Whether you're trying to figure out the best time to visit Dubrovnik or you're just wondering what kind of weather you can expect during your trip, this post provides all the details you'll need.
Overview
Dubrovnik is one of the most popular places to visit in Croatia with the peak season for travelers from April through October.
Dubrovnik features warm sunny and relatively dry summers. Winters tend to be cold and wet, however, at times it can be mild with sunny periods.
Snow is rare; however, some winters do record a couple of light dustings.
Below you will get a good idea of what weather to expect during each month.
JANUARY
Temperature Range
- Daytime Highs: 8-16 C (46-61 F)
- Morning Lows: 2-10 C (36-50 F)
Ocean Temperature: 14 C (57-58 F)
Sky and Rain
Expect 15-16 days sunny to partly sunny and 15-16 days mostly cloudy with 8-9 days with rain.
Snow is rare; however, some Januarys can record a light dusting.
Daylight
Increases from about 9.0 hours on the 1st to 9.9 hours by the 31st.
Wind
The wind in Dubrovnik generally is light to moderate (6-28 kph/4-18 mph but occasionally can be fresh (29-38 kph/19-24 mph).
FEBRUARY
Temperature Range
- Daytime Highs: 8-17 C (46-63 F)
- Morning Lows: 2-11 C (35-51 F)
Ocean Temperature: 13-14 C (55-57 F)
Sky and Rain
Expect 14 sunny to partly sunny days and 14 mostly cloudy days with 8-9 days with rain.
Snow is rare; however, some Februarys can record a light dusting.
Daylight
Increases from about 10 hours on the 1st to 11.2 hours by the 28th.
Wind
The wind in Dubrovnik generally is light to moderate (6-28 kph/4-18 mph but occasionally can be fresh (29-38 kph/19-24 mph).
MARCH
Temperature Range
- Daytime Highs: 9-20 C (48-68 F)
- Morning Lows: 2-13 C (36-55 F)
Ocean Temperature: 13-14 C (55-58 F)
Sky and Rain
During March, you can expect about 16 sunny, or at least partly sunny days and about 15 mostly cloudy days with 11-12 days recording some rainfall.
Daylight
The number of daylight hours increases rapidly from about 11.2 hours on the first to about 12.7 hours by the 31st.
Wind
During March, the wind in Dubrovnik will range from light to moderate (6-28 kph/4-18 mph).
APRIL
Temperature Range
- Daytime Highs: 13-24 C (55-75 F)
- Morning Lows: 7-16 C (44-61 F)
Ocean Temperature: 14-16 C (57-61 F)
Sky and Rain
You can expect about 15-16 days with sunny, or at least partly sunny skies with 14-15 mostly cloudy days. Some rain can be expected on 11-12 days.
Daylight
The number of daylight hours during April increases quickly from about 12.7 hours on the first to just over 14 hours by the 30th.
Wind
During April, the wind in Dubrovnik will range from light to moderate (6-28 kph/4-18 mph).
MAY
Temperature Range
- Daytime Highs: 17-28 C (63-82 F)
- Morning Lows: 10-20 C (50-68 F)
Ocean Temperature: 16-20C (61-68 F)
Sky and Rain
You can expect about 18 sunny, or at least partly sunny days and about 13 mostly cloudy days with 9-10 days recording some rain.
Daylight
The number of daylight hours increases this month from about 14.1 hours on the 1st to about 15.1 hours by the 31st.
Wind
During May, the wind in Dubrovnik will range from light to gentle (6-19 kph/4-12 mph) but can briefly be moderate at 20-28 kph/13-18 mph.
JUNE
Temperature Range
- Daytime Highs: 21-32 C (70--90 F)
- Morning Lows: 21-32 C (70--90 F)
Ocean Temperature: 21-24 C (70-75 F)
Sky and Rain
You can expect 21-22 sunny, or at least partly sunny days during June with 8-9 mostly cloudy days. Some rain can be expected on 7-9 days.
Daylight
The longest day is June 21st with about 15.3 hours of daylight, falling slowly to 15.1 hours by the 30th.
Wind
During June, the wind in Dubrovnik will range mostly from light to gentle (6-19 kph/4-12 mph).
JULY
Temperature Range
- Daytime Highs: 25-33 C (77-92 F)
- Morning Lows: 18-26 C (64-79 F)
Ocean Temperature: 23-25 C (74-77 F)
Sky and Rain
During July, you can expect 26-27 mostly sunny, or at least partly sunny days with only 4-5 days recording rainfall.
Daylight
The number of daylight hours slowly decreases during July from about 15.3 hours on the 1st down to about 14.5 hours by the 31st.
Wind
During July, the wind speed in Dubrovnik is mostly light to gentle at 6-19 kph/4-12 mph.
AUGUST
Temperature Range
- Daytime Highs: 25-33 C (77-92 F)
- Morning Lows: 18-26 C (64-79 F)
Ocean Temperature: 26-24 C (79-75 F)
Sky and Rain
During August you can expect about 26 sunny, or at least, partly sunny days and about 5 mostly cloudy days. Some rain can be expected in about 4-6 days.
Daylight
The number of daylight hours decreases during August from about 14.5 hours on the 1st to about 13.2 hours by the 31st.
Wind
During August, the wind speed in Dubrovnik is mostly light to gentle at 6-19 kph/4-12 mph.
SEPTEMBER
Temperature Range
- Daytime Highs: 21-31 C (70-8 F)
- Morning Lows: 14- 23 C (57-74 F)
Ocean Temperature: 24-22 C (75-72 F)
Sky and Rain
During September, you can expect about 20-21 sunny, or at least, partly sunny days and 9-10 mostly cloudy days. Some rain is likely on 7-8 days.
Daylight
The number of daylight hours decreases rapidly this month from about 13.2 hours on the 1st down to 11.8 hours by the 30th.
Wind
During September, the wind in Dubrovnik will range from light to gentle (6-19 kph/4-12 mph) but can briefly be moderate at 20-28 kph/13-18 mph.
OCTOBER
Temperature Range
- Daytime Highs: 16-27 C (61-81 F)
- Morning Lows: 9-19 C (48-66 F)
Ocean Temperature: 22-20 C (72-68F)
Sky and Rain
During October you can expect 17-18 sunny, or at least partly sunny days with 13-14 mostly cloudy days.
Some rain can be expected on 9-10 days.
Daylight
The number of daylight hours continues to decrease from about 11.8 hours on the 1st to about 10.4 hours by the 31st.
Wind
During October, the wind in Dubrovnik will range from light to gentle (6-19 kph/4-12 mph) but can occasionally be moderate at 20-28 kph/13-18 mph.
NOVEMBER
Temperature Range
- Daytime Highs: 11-22 C (52-72 F)
- Morning Lows: 4-16 C (39-61 F)
Ocean Temperature: 20-17 C (68--63 F)
Sky and Rain
During November you can expect about 15 sunny, or at least partly sunny days with about 15 mostly cloudy days. Some rain can be expected in 10-11 days.
Daylight
The number of daylight hours decreases from about 10.3 hours on the 1st to 9.3 hours by the 30th.
Wind
During November, the wind in Dubrovnik will range from light to gentle (6-19 kph/4-12 mph) to moderate to fresh (20-38 kph/13-24 mph) at times.
DECEMBER
Temperature Range
- Daytime Highs: 8-18 C (46-64 F)
- Morning Lows: 2-12 C (36-54 F)
Ocean Temperature: 17-15 C (63-59 F)
Sky and Rain
During December you can expect about 15-16 sunny, or at least partly sunny days with about 15-16 mostly cloudy days. Some rain can be expected on 11-13 days. Snow is rare; however, some winters do record a couple of light dustings.
Daylight
The number of daylight hours decreases from about 9.3 hours on the first to a minimum of just over 9 hours on the 22nd.
Wind
During December, the wind in Dubrovnik will range from light to gentle (6-19 kph/4-12 mph) to moderate to fresh (20-38 kph/13-24 mph) at times.
Fred Pickhardt
