- Temperature
- 6–28°C
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, weather-and-climate.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- The best time to visit Dubrovnik is from May to early June and September to mid-October when the weather is warm, crowds are smaller, and most excursions and activities are fully available.
- The most crowded times are summer months of July and August which are high season and can be very hot, especially in the afternoon.
- If you visit in peak summer, plan outdoor sightseeing in the morning or late afternoon.
- July and August are peak season with temperatures regularly hitting 30–35°C, crowds at maximum, and accommodation prices spiking sharply.
Peak Month
- Month
- August
Daytime High
- Celsius
- 28
- Fahrenheit
- 82
Nighttime Low
- Celsius
- 22
- Fahrenheit
- 72
Off Peak Month
- Month
- January
Daytime High
- Celsius
- 9
- Fahrenheit
- 48
Nighttime Low
- Celsius
- 6
- Fahrenheit
- 43
Snowfall
Snow in Dubrovnik is rare; winters are usually mild with more rain than freezing conditions, so snow should not be expected as part of normal winter weather. The wind can bring some snowflakes from the interior, but it is rare for the city to be covered in a white blanket.
Sunshine
Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December offering only 4.2 hours of daily sunlight.
Sea Temperature
Sea temperature ranges from 14°C in January, February, March to 25°C in August. The sea is warm enough for swimming from July to September.
Humidity And Wind
Humidity hangs around an average of 70% throughout the year with marginal fluctuations between 62% and 73%. The locality is known for frequent gusts of cold wind blowing from October to April.
Rainfall Patterns
Dubrovnik has a distinct rainy season from October to December. Rainfall ranges from 30 millimeters in July (the driest month) to 145 millimeters in November (the wettest month).
Seasonal Breakdown
- Summer
- The summer from June to August is hot and sunny with some afternoon thunderstorms; the heat is not excessive and breeze blows from the sea, though very hot periods can reach 34–35°C. July and August are genuinely dry with 4–7 rainy days per month and over 10 hours of daily sunshine.
- Winter
- The period from November to January can be challenging with temperatures hovering around 7.2°C to 10.8°C. Winter temperatures are mild (7–13°C), frost is rare, but there are 12–14 rainy days per month in December and January, and some ferry routes to nearby islands are suspended.
- Shoulder Seasons
- May, June, September, and October are the best months overall with comfortable temperatures around 20–26°C, fewer crowds, and lower prices.
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this climate & weather research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.