Climate Insights for Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia
Climate Overview
The climate in Dubrovnik is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1,566 mm of precipitation falls per year. Dubrovnik receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dubrovnik is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Dubrovnik is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 61.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Dubrovnik receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dubrovnik is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 40°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.
Temperature
Temperatures in Dubrovnik vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Dubrovnik vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 45°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Dubrovnik is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,566 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 281 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 40 mm. That's 241 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 7cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Dubrovnik is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 61.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 11.1 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.6 in. That's 9.5 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 3in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Dubrovnik is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Dubrovnik is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Dubrovnik is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 55 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Dubrovnik is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 84°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 40°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dubrovnik based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dubrovnik based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.