Dubrovnik month by month

The best time to visit Dubrovnik

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Dubrovnik is October · May · September: 22° avg. high, some of the best deals of the year. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	12° / 6°	Low	$	Avoid
February	13° / 6°	Low	$	Quiet
March	15° / 8°	Low	$	Quiet
April	18° / 11°	Moderate	$	Great
May	22° / 14°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
June	27° / 18°	High	$$	Great
July	29° / 21°	High	$$$	Great
August	29° / 21°	High	$$$	Great
September	26° / 18°	High	$$	Ideal
October	22° / 15°	Moderate	$	Ideal
November	17° / 11°	Low	$	Quiet
December	13° / 7°	Low	$	Avoid

Best months October May September April

Months to avoid January December

The year in Dubrovnik

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Dubrovnik.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 18°C · Warm, sea warming, before cruise season peaks

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Great

Jun–Aug · highs around 28°C · Hot, cruise ships and crowds arriving

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 22°C · Still warm, cruise crowds start easing

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Quiet

Dec–Feb · highs around 13°C · Still quiet, mild but unpredictable weather

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

September ·May

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

February ·March

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

February ·November

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

February ·July ·August

Practical basics

Region: Europe
Local currency: EUR
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 6° – 29°
Strongest months: October, May, September
Good for: culture · beach · romance · city

Events in Dubrovnik

Feb Feast of St. Blaise — Processions honor Dubrovnik's patron saint across the Old Town.
Jul–Aug Dubrovnik Summer Festival — Classical concerts and theater staged on open-air stages within the walls.
Dec Dubrovnik Winter Festival — Christmas markets and concerts fill Stradun through the New Year.

Every month in Dubrovnik

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Dubrovnik in January 12° · $ Avoid Dubrovnik in February 13° · $ Quiet Dubrovnik in March 15° · $ Quiet Dubrovnik in April 18° · $ Great Dubrovnik in May 22° · $$ Ideal Dubrovnik in June 27° · $$ Great Dubrovnik in July 29° · $$$ Great Dubrovnik in August 29° · $$$ Great Dubrovnik in September 26° · $$ Ideal Dubrovnik in October 22° · $ Ideal Dubrovnik in November 17° · $ Quiet Dubrovnik in December 13° · $ Avoid

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Dubrovnik?

What is the cheapest time to visit Dubrovnik?

February — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 79%.

When should you avoid Dubrovnik?

January, December.

What is the weather like in Dubrovnik?

Average highs sit around 29°C with lows near 6°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Dubrovnik