Month guide · Dubrovnik · Croatia
Dubrovnik in October
What October is really like in Dubrovnik: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Miroslav.vajdic, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Dubrovnik. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Pleasant for walking and still swimmable early on; autumn storms become more frequent later in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Dubrovnik: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with September (25°C (77°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:00
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:06
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea
- 20°C (68°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, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Dubrovnik, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Palace · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Sponza Palace
A 16th-century Gothic-Renaissance palace on Luža square that survived the 1667 earthquake, once the customs house and mint and now home to the State Archives.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Church of St Blaise
Look closely at the model in the saint's hand to spot buildings that no longer exist.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Waterfront · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Old Port
The small harbour on the eastern side of the walls is where boats leave for Lokrum and Cavtat and glass-bottomed boats run short coastal trips.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Views
Experience · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Buža cliff bars
Arrive well before sunset to get a ledge seat, and pay attention to the steep, uneven rocks.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Views
- After dark
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 14°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
It is one of the best months to visit Dubrovnik. Pleasant for walking and still swimmable early on; autumn storms become more frequent later in the month.
+How warm is Dubrovnik in October?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dubrovnik in October?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.