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Dubrovnik in September
What September is really like in Dubrovnik: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Dubrovnik. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Warm sea and slightly gentler heat, but still busy with cruise visitors, especially early in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Dubrovnik: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with August (29°C (84°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:27
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:58
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°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, September rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Dubrovnik, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · Pile
Gradac Park
Come in the early evening for soft light on the walls and Lovrijenac.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Experience · Pile
Sea kayaking around the walls
Guided kayak trips paddle from the bays near Pile under the city walls and Fort Lovrijenac, often crossing to Lokrum and stopping at sea caves to swim.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Outdoors
- Views
- Couples
Street · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Stradun
Walk it before 9am or after 9pm to see it without cruise-day crowds; the stone is slippery after rain.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
- Photo spot
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
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Dubrovnik.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 18°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
One of the best months to visit Dubrovnik. The other best months are May–June and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
It is one of the best months to visit Dubrovnik. Warm sea and slightly gentler heat, but still busy with cruise visitors, especially early in the month.
+How warm is Dubrovnik in September?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dubrovnik in September?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.