Average Monthly Sunshine in Dubrovnik

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Dubrovnik receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Dubrovnik. Expect long, bright days with 346 hours in July and darker periods with just 125 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2668 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Dubrovnik. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Dubrovnik’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Dubrovnik enjoys an average of 2668 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

November, Dubrovnik’s wettest month, receives 46 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Dubrovnik Precipitation page.