The best time to visit Dubrovnik is May, June, September and October, when average highs sit in a comfortable 21.7 °C to 27.1 °C range with plenty of sunshine and manageable rain — June alone sees just 7 rain days and 13.2 hours of sun a day. July and August are peak season, hot at around 30 °C and packed with school-holiday crowds and their attendant prices. Winter is the quiet, low season: December brings just 6 hours of sun and 12 rain days, so the city is calm but often wet.
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Dubrovnik month by month
Average highs and lows (°C), 2016–2025. Highlighted bars are the best months.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.2 °C | 3.8 °C | 14 | 6.4 h |
| February | 13 °C | 5.4 °C | 11 | 7.6 h |
| March | 14.7 °C | 7.1 °C | 13 | 8.8 h |
| April | 18 °C | 10 °C | 11 | 10.6 h |
| May | 21.7 °C | 14.1 °C | 13 | 11.7 h |
| June | 27.1 °C | 19 °C | 7 | 13.2 h |
| July | 30 °C | 21.4 °C | 4 | 13.7 h |
| August | 30.2 °C | 21.6 °C | 5 | 13 h |
| September | 25.6 °C | 17.6 °C | 9 | 10.6 h |
| October | 21.2 °C | 13.2 °C | 10 | 9.2 h |
| November | 16.6 °C | 9.7 °C | 15 | 6.3 h |
| December | 13 °C | 5.9 °C | 12 | 6 h |
How the months are picked.A month qualifies when its average high sits in the comfortable 20–28 °C band (scored down towards 9 °C and 37 °C), rain days are few and sunshine hours are high — at least 78 % of the city's best-scoring month. July and August are then set aside as peak season (school-holiday crowds and prices) whenever at least three other months qualify; where summer is the only comfortable window they stay. Figures are ten-year averages (2016-01-01 to 2025-12-31) from ERA5 reanalysis data via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) for the city centre coordinates.
When to go, and what to expect
Spring (Mar–May)
Ideal for walking the Old Town walls in mild weather before the summer rush.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Best for beach and swimming, but book ahead and expect heat and queues.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September and October are a sweet spot — warm sea, gentle crowds.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
For budget-minded culture seekers who don't mind rain and short days.
Notable events
- July–August
- Dubrovnik Summer Festival (theatre, music and dance across the Old Town)
- February
- Feast of St Blaise, the city's patron saint
- Spring (usually April)
- Good Food Festival
- December
- Christmas and Advent in the Old Town
Frequently asked
Is August too hot in Dubrovnik?
August is the hottest month, with average highs of 30.2 °C and only 5 rain days. It's swimming weather, but the heat plus peak crowds make the shoulder months more comfortable.
What is the rainiest month?
November is the wettest, with 15 rain days, closely followed by January's 14. Winter overall stays damp with short, cloudy days.
Is winter worth visiting?
Winter is quiet and mild, with highs around 11.2–13 °C, but expect 11–14 rain days a month and just 6–7.6 hours of sun a day. Good for a calm, culture-focused trip if you accept the wet.
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Sources
- Open-Meteo historical weather API — monthly climate normals, 2016–2025 (CC BY 4.0)
- ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF / Copernicus) — the underlying temperature, precipitation and sunshine data
- ReasonStay methodology — how the best months are computed and checked
An independent guide to Dubrovnik — honest, verified, no invented data. Climate figures: ERA5 via Open-Meteo, 2016–2025 averages; the best months are computed from them, not opinion.