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

What can you expect from the weather in Dubrovnik during October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Dubrovnik generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Dubrovnik in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 200 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 191 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Dubrovnik, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 200 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 62%  
SunshineSunshine 191 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 60%  

Where to go in Croatia in October

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

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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 Dubrovnik in October?

For visitors traveling to Dubrovnik, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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