Dubrovnik, Croatia - Weather and Climate
Dubrovnik's pleasant Mediterranean climate and plentiful sunshine have given the region a rich biodiversity. With over 250 sunny days a year, the near-perfect weather conditions and warm sea have made it a perfect holiday destination.
In summer average temperatures climb well over 28°C. In winters temperatures are mild making it a year-round destination.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Dubrovnik, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August to a chilly 11°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 5°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Dubrovnik experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1656 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Dubrovnik shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 262 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 35 mm of rainfall over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Dubrovnik Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Dubrovnik serves as an ideal destination. 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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in January to 26°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average monthly humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dubrovnik.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 66%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Dubrovnik
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The best time of year to visit Dubrovnik in Croatia
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February, October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 262 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 346 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
