Best time to visit Dubrovnik

The best months to visit Dubrovnik are May, June and September, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.

May, June and September score best for Dubrovnik weather:

  • May23° / 16°CMay is warm and balanced, good for the walls, Banje Beach, and Cavtat boats without August crowd levels.
  • June27° / 20°CJune brings summer schedules and heat, so reserve wall walks and cable-car time before cruise groups peak.
  • September26° / 19°CSeptember is still warm but wetter, with better swimming than spring and more flexible island planning needed.

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The walls of the fortress and View of the old city. panorama in Dubrovnik, Croatia
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Dubrovnik weather by month

MonthHighLowRain (mm)Rainy daysDaylightSea
January13°11099h15°
February13°110910h15°
March15°100812h16°
April18°12°85813h16°
MayBest weather23°16°65614h19°
JuneBest weather27°20°55415h24°
July30°23°30315h25°
August30°23°50314h27°
SeptemberBest weather26°19°100612h25°
October22°16°130811h20°
November18°12°1451010h19°
December14°135109h17°

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Dubrovnik month by month

January

Dubrovnik in January: 12.6°C high, 7°C low, 110mm rain over 9 days, 9.2h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

February

Dubrovnik in February: 13°C high, 7.1°C low, 110mm rain over 9 days, 10.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

March

Dubrovnik in March: 15.2°C high, 9.2°C low, 100mm rain over 8 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

April

Dubrovnik in April: 18.2°C high, 12.1°C low, 85mm rain over 8 days, 13.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

MayBest weather

Dubrovnik in May: 22.8°C high, 16.4°C low, 65mm rain over 6 days, 14.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

JuneBest weather

Dubrovnik in June: 26.9°C high, 20.3°C low, 55mm rain over 4 days, 15.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

July

Dubrovnik in July: 29.7°C high, 22.6°C low, 30mm rain over 3 days, 14.8h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

Dubrovnik Summer Festival

August

Dubrovnik in August: 30.1°C high, 23.1°C low, 50mm rain over 3 days, 13.7h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

Dubrovnik Summer Festival

SeptemberBest weather

Dubrovnik in September: 26.2°C high, 19.2°C low, 100mm rain over 6 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

October

Dubrovnik in October: 21.9°C high, 15.5°C low, 130mm rain over 8 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

November

Dubrovnik in November: 17.5°C high, 11.7°C low, 145mm rain over 10 days, 9.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

December

Dubrovnik in December: 13.8°C high, 8.1°C low, 135mm rain over 10 days, 8.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

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