Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Dubrovnik
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Dubrovnik are September, June, May — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is May, June, September, October. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Dubrovnik (9 m elevation).
Month by month
Dubrovnik weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 9.8 | 38 | |
| February | 13.3°C / 56°F | 6.8 | 48 | |
| March | 14.2°C / 58°F | 8.7 | 51 | |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 8.7 | 66 | Shoulder |
| May | 22°C / 72°F | 8.3 | 83 | Best |
| June | 26.6°C / 80°F | 4.8 | 83 | Best |
| July | 30.4°C / 87°F | 1.8 | 69 | Shoulder |
| August | 30.4°C / 87°F | 4.8 | 65 | |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 5.8 | 84 | Best |
| October | 21.6°C / 71°F | 8.3 | 82 | |
| November | 17.2°C / 63°F | 10.3 | 65 | |
| December | 13.8°C / 57°F | 12.5 | 45 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Dubrovnik month by month
Dubrovnik's comfort score peaks in September at 83.6, with an average high of 26°C and 5.8 wet days, narrowly ahead of June's 83.4 and May's 82.9 — all three sit within two points of each other. July is the driest month, at just 1.8 wet days, though comfort dips to 68.8 as the heat builds to 30.4°C. Winter (December–February) sees highs of 12–13.8°C and comfort scores of 38.1–48.3.
FAQ
Dubrovnik timing questions
What is the best month to visit Dubrovnik?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are September, June, and May, with September scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is May, June, September, and October, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Dubrovnik?
July, with an average daily high of 30.4°C (87°F).
What is the rainiest month in Dubrovnik?
December, averaging 12.5 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Dubrovnik?
July and April — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
What is Dubrovnik's driest month?
July, averaging just 1.8 wet days — fewer than any other month — though comfort dips to 68.8 as the heat builds to 30.4°C.
Is there a single standout month for weather in Dubrovnik?
Not sharply — September (83.6), June (83.4), and May (82.9) all score within two points of each other rather than one month clearly leading.