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Dubrovnik in November

What November is really like in Dubrovnik: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.

Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team

Photo: Raki_Man, CC BY 3.0

Quick answer

November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 9.7 hours of daylight. The wettest time of year, with low prices and many seasonal businesses closing until spring.

Key facts

Average high / low
17°C (63°F) / 10°C (50°F)
Rainy days
About 13
Daylight
About 9.7 hours
Sea temperature
18°C (64°F)
Crowds
Quiet
Hotel prices
Low

Weather in November

November is the 8th-warmest month in Dubrovnik: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with October (21°C (70°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 13°C (55°F).

Sunrise (15 November)
About 06:40
Sunset (15 November)
About 16:26
Daylight
About 9.7 hours
Sea
18°C (64°F)

Autumn (September–November). A warm sea in September and October with thinning crowds; rain increases sharply in November.

Crowds and prices

On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.

Events in November

November has no major recurring festival in Dubrovnik, which usually means easier bookings.

What to do in November

With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.

Experience · Pile

Sea kayaking around the walls

Book a morning trip in summer, when the sea is calmer and the heat less intense.

Time needed
3 hours
Cost
Mid-priced
  • Active
  • Outdoors
  • Views
  • Couples
Rector's Palace, Dubrovnik
Photo: Américo Toledano, CC BY-SA 4.0

Palace · Old Town (Stari Grad)

Rector's Palace

The seat of the Republic of Ragusa's government combines a Gothic and Renaissance loggia with an arcaded atrium used for summer concerts.

Time needed
1 hour
Cost
Mid-priced
  • History
  • Architecture
  • Rainy day

Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)

Franciscan Monastery and old pharmacy

Visit right after the walls, since the entrance is at the foot of the Pile Gate stairway.

Time needed
45 minutes
Cost
Low cost
  • History
  • Architecture
  • Rainy day
Cathedral of the Assumption, Dubrovnik
Photo: Sailko, CC BY 3.0

Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)

Cathedral of the Assumption

Rebuilt in baroque style after the 1667 earthquake, the cathedral holds a polyptych of the Assumption attributed to Titian's workshop above the altar.

Time needed
30 minutes
Cost
Free
  • Free
  • History
  • Art
  • Rainy day

What to pack

For highs near 17°C, lows near 10°C and 13 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.

Is November a good time to visit Dubrovnik?

A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.

Dubrovnik in other months

Questions travellers ask

+Is November a good time to visit Dubrovnik?

It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The wettest time of year, with low prices and many seasonal businesses closing until spring.

+How warm is Dubrovnik in November?

Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).

+Does it rain a lot in Dubrovnik in November?

Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.