What to expect in Dubrovnik in December
December is usually the wrong time for Dubrovnik: 13° / 7°. Consider October · May instead.
Dubrovnik weather in December
Typical conditions in Dubrovnik during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 13°C 55°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C 45°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 45/100 |
| Total rainfall | 125 mm4.9 in |
| Rainy days | 13 |
| Sea temperature | 16°C 61°F |
| Daylight | 9 h 5 min |
| How it feels | Cool |
Average highs sit around 13°C with lows near 7°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Low for Dubrovnik — plenty of space at the main sights.
Prices & value
This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 13°C by day and about 7°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month.
What it costs
This is one of the cheaper months to visit Dubrovnik. Flights and accommodation sit near their yearly floor, and you can usually book late without being punished for it. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 74% less.
Who this month suits
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- People who would rather have space than perfect conditions
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Dubrovnik Winter Festival while you’re there.
- Dubrovnik Winter Festival — Christmas markets and concerts fill Stradun through the New Year.
Dubrovnik in December compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 22° / 15° | Moderate | $ | 69 |
| November | 17° / 11° | Low | $ | 71 |
| December · This month | 13° / 7° | Low | $ | 68 |
| January | 12° / 6° | Low | $ | 70 |
| February | 13° / 6° | Low | $ | 72 |
These months score higher for Dubrovnik on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in December
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in December.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
