Climate Overview

Dubrovnik is located on the southern Adriatic, protected by Mount Srđ and the Dinaric Alps. The climate is distinctly Mediterranean: hot, dry summers, mild and rainier winters. Dubrovnik is one of the sunniest cities in Europe with over 2,600 hours of sunshine per year.

Month	Temperature	Rainy Days	Sunshine Hours	Sea Temperature
Jan–Feb	8–13°C	10–11	4–5h	14°C
Mar–Apr	11–17°C	8–10	5–7h	14–17°C
May–Jun	17–26°C	5–7	9–11h	19–23°C
Jul–Aug	24–31°C	2–3	11–12h	24–26°C
Sep–Oct	19–25°C	5–8	7–9h	22–20°C
Nov–Dec	11–16°C	10–12	4–5h	17–15°C

Important: In the peak summer (July–August), it can become unbearably hot in the Old Town — the stone walls retain the heat, and there is hardly any shade. Additionally, up to 6 cruise ships with thousands of passengers arrive daily, flooding the narrow streets.