Dubrovnik at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,870 h
- Rain a year
- 1,609 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year, Dubrovnik is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Dubrovnik in October?
In October, Dubrovnik is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 179 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dubrovnik.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min06:59 – 18:07
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zagreb
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %12 %
- Seaweight 25 %59 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %54 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Dubrovnik
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.1 – 22.2 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Dubrovnik ranges from 14.3 °C in February to 25.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.7 and 26.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.6° | 13.9° | 15.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.3° | 13.5° | 14.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.3° | 13.3° | 15.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.5° | 14.7° | 16.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.7° | 17.8° | 19.9° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.8° | 21.6° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.2° | 23.8° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.9° | 24.7° | 26.8° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.8° | 22.5° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.1° | 20.1° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.8° | 17.5° | 20.0° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.4° | 15.0° | 17.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Dubrovnik
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.9 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Dubrovnik, 62 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Dubrovnik: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Dubrovnik has about 11 rainy days with 179 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | 11° | 6° | 14.6° | 5.3 h | 12 | 165 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 11° | 6° | 14.3° | 6.0 h | 11 | 153 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 14° | 8° | 14.3° | 7.4 h | 12 | 141 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 17° | 11° | 15.5° | 8.0 h | 13 | 126 |
| MayMay | 47 | 21° | 15° | 18.7° | 9.0 h | 11 | 95 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 25° | 19° | 22.8° | 10.8 h | 8 | 60 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 28° | 22° | 25.2° | 11.4 h | 5 | 38 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 28° | 22° | 25.9° | 10.9 h | 6 | 56 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 24° | 18° | 23.8° | 8.3 h | 9 | 145 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 20° | 14° | 21.1° | 6.9 h | 11 | 179 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 16° | 11° | 18.8° | 5.0 h | 14 | 256 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 12° | 7° | 16.4° | 5.0 h | 13 | 196 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Dubrovnik
The best time to visit Dubrovnik is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to July and from September to October. Rain is most frequent in April and from November to December; the wettest month is November with 256 mm.
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jul, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr, Nov – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Dubrovnik month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January11° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In January, Dubrovnik is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 165 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik in January20February11° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, Dubrovnik is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 153 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik in February24March14° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Dubrovnik is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 141 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik in March24April17° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Dubrovnik is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik in April47May21° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Dubrovnik is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik in May91June25° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In June, Dubrovnik is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik in June98July28° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Dubrovnik is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik in July97August28° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In August, Dubrovnik is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 56 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik in August83September24° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In September, Dubrovnik is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 145 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik in September42October20° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In October, Dubrovnik is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 179 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik in October19November16° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In November, Dubrovnik is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 256 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik in November14December12° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In December, Dubrovnik is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 196 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dubrovnik.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 35 min
- Distance
- 1,710 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Dubrovnik
When is the best time to visit Dubrovnik?
The best time to visit Dubrovnik is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Dubrovnik?
The sea temperature in Dubrovnik ranges from 14.3 °C in February to 25.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Dubrovnik in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Dubrovnik?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Dubrovnik?
Rain is most frequent in April and from November to December; the wettest month is November with 256 mm. The driest month is July with 38 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dubrovnik get?
Dubrovnik gets around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in November there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Dubrovnik in?
Dubrovnik uses the time zone Europe/Zagreb: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Dubrovnik?
A nonstop flight from London to Dubrovnik takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,710 km.
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