Dubrovnik weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
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.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 83 | 42 | 19 |
| Day | 24° | 20° | 16° |
| Night | 18° | 14° | 11° |
| Sea | 24° | 21° | 19° |
| Sun | 8 h | 7 h | 5 h |
| Rain days | 9 | 11 | 14 |
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
Dubrovnik in October: quick answers
Is Dubrovnik hot in October?
No. In October, Dubrovnik is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Dubrovnik in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Dubrovnik in October?
Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 179 mm in total.
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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)