Dubrovnik weather in January (Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia)

Will it be warm or cold in Dubrovnik this January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Dubrovnik tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 11°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 5°C. January is characterized by some of the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Dubrovnik in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 165 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 130 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dubrovnik. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dubrovnik climate page with graphs.

 

Dubrovnik, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 165 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 59%  

Sunshine 130 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 44%  

Where to go in Croatia in January

Find out more about the weather in Croatia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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