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💡 The Short Version: Dubrovnik’s average daily maximum is 28.3°C in July and 28.7°C in August and 12.2°C in January, and November is the wettest month at 141.9 mm (WMO). The City Walls ticket halves in December (€40 for dates in November, €20 in December), and Advent u Gradu fills the Stradun with concerts from 28 November to 3 January. The cable car is closed from December to March (cable car). The Tourist Board’s arrival prediction shows how busy the Old Town will be on a given day.
⚠️ In winter some places close and the Lokrum boat does not sail in bad weather. The Western Outer Wall is closed in December, January and February, and Restaurant 360 says it is closed for the winter break.
Weather by month
The figures are monthly averages for Dubrovnik from the World Meteorological Organization’s World Weather Information Service, which takes Croatian data from the Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain days | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.2°C | 6.5°C | 11.2 | 95.2 mm |
| February | 12.3°C | 6.4°C | 10.9 | 89.2 mm |
| March | 14.4°C | 8.5°C | 11.6 | 97.7 mm |
| April | 16.9°C | 10.9°C | 11.2 | 90.9 mm |
| May | 21.3°C | 15.2°C | 9.5 | 76.1 mm |
| June | 25.2°C | 18.8°C | 6.7 | 48.6 mm |
| July | 28.3°C | 21.5°C | 4.4 | 24.1 mm |
| August | 28.7°C | 21.7°C | 4.5 | 59.0 mm |
| September | 25.4°C | 18.7°C | 6.4 | 78.7 mm |
| October | 21.4°C | 15.2°C | 10.3 | 109.9 mm |
| November | 16.6°C | 10.8°C | 11.3 | 141.9 mm |
| December | 13.3°C | 7.8°C | 12.5 | 125.3 mm |
The warmest months are July and August, with highs near 28°C and the least rain: 24.1 mm over 4.4 days in July. May and September are cooler, with highs of 21.3°C and 25.4°C and 9.5 and 6.4 rain days. From October to December, rainfall is 109.9 mm, 141.9 mm and 125.3 mm.
The cable car above the Old Town. Photo: Quahadi, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Opening hours by season
The cable car’s hours change month by month, and it does not run in winter. The last departure from the lower station is 30 minutes before closing.
| Month | Cable car hours |
|---|---|
| December to March | Closed |
| April | 09:00 to 21:00 |
| 1 to 14 May | 09:00 to 22:00 |
| 15 to 31 May | 09:00 to 23:30 |
| June, July, August | 09:00 to 24:00 |
| 1 to 14 September | 09:00 to 24:00 |
| 15 to 30 September | 09:00 to 23:00 |
| 1 to 20 October | 09:00 to 21:00 |
| 21 to 31 October | 09:00 to 20:00 |
| November | 09:00 to 17:00 |
The cable car also stops in high wind. In 2026 it is shut on 10, 11 and 20 November for maintenance (Dubrovnik Cable Car).
Dubrovnik Museums and the Franciscan Monastery have two seasons:
| Sight | 1 April to 31 October | 1 November to 31 March |
|---|---|---|
| Rector’s Palace | 09:00 to 18:00, every day | 09:00 to 16:00, closed Monday |
| Franciscan Monastery | 09:00 to 18:00 | 09:00 to 14:00, closed Sunday (to 1 April) |
Hours are from Dubrovnik Museums and the Franciscan Monastery. The Maritime Museum closes on Wednesdays and the Ethnographic Museum on Tuesdays all year, and Dubrovnik Museums close on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and the Feast of St Blaise. The City Walls and the Walls of Ston are open every day except 25 December, and the walls’ winter season runs from 1 November to 31 March (City Walls FAQ).
Crowds
The Dubrovnik Tourist Board’s arrival prediction gives a forecast for each day of the month, from “not crowded” to “overcrowded”, and a live count of people in the historic core, from counters at all six entrances, against an upper limit of 11,275. It forecasts from cruise passengers, tourist arrivals, overnight stays and the weather. Check the day before you plan the walls or Lokrum. Free things to do in Dubrovnik has places that do not need one.
Lokrum from the City Walls. Photo: Richard Mortel, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
What changes by season
| When | What changes |
|---|---|
| 1 April to 30 September | The tourist tax is €2.65 a person a night, against €1.85 for the rest of the year, in the county’s 2026 decision |
| 1 April to 1 November | Marco Polo restaurant is open every day, 10:00 to 24:00 |
| From 1 November | Boats to Lokrum leave the Old Port hourly from 09:00 to 16:00 and do not sail in bad weather; the Special Traffic Regulation Zone around the Old Town stops |
| November to February | Restaurant Kopun may run at half its usual working hours |
| December to February | The Western Outer Wall is closed; the City Walls ticket was €20 for dates in December 2026 against €40 in November |
| 28 November to 3 January | Advent u Gradu, with concerts on the Stradun |
| 3 February | The feast of Saint Blaise |
Winter in Dubrovnik
The Tourist Board runs free themed walking tours on Saturdays from the Pile Tourist Information Centre, with the English-language tour at 09:30 and folklore in front of the Church of St Blaise at 11:30. Places are limited and you register by email at tic.pile@tzdubrovnik.hr or on +385 20 312 011 by 17:00 on the Friday before. The winter and Advent page has the concert dates, and where to stay in Dubrovnik has hotels, including Abakus Piano Bar at Hotel Excelsior, which is open all year.
On 3 February Dubrovnik celebrates Saint Blaise, its patron saint. Villagers in traditional costume carry the banners of their churches, there is a Mass in the church, and a procession carries the saint’s relics along the Stradun.
The Church of St Blaise, Luža Square. Photo: Martin Falbisoner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Which season suits what
| If you want | Go in | What the sources say |
|---|---|---|
| Every sight and the longest cable car hours | June to August | Cable car 09:00 to 24:00; Rector’s Palace 09:00 to 18:00 daily; highs of 25.2°C to 28.7°C |
| A balance of weather and fees | May, September | Highs of 21.3°C and 25.4°C; cable car open until 22:00 to 24:00; tourist tax is still €2.65 a night |
| Lower tourist tax and a walls ticket at half price | December | Tourist tax €1.85 a night, walls €20 for December dates, cable car closed, Western Outer Wall closed |
| Christmas concerts | 28 November to 3 January | Advent u Gradu |
| Saint Blaise celebrations | 3 February | Mass and a procession of relics along the Stradun |
What to see next
- Winter and Advent in Dubrovnik: the 2026 concerts and codfish days.
- Dubrovnik City Walls tickets: the walls by month.
- Lokrum island day trip: the boat from the Old Port.
- 3 days in Dubrovnik: a plan for any season.
- Is Dubrovnik safe?: crowds, fines and emergency numbers.
Common questions
What is the warmest month in Dubrovnik?
August, with an average daily maximum of 28.7°C and minimum of 21.7°C. July is close at 28.3°C and 21.5°C. The figures are the monthly averages in the World Meteorological Organization's climate data for Dubrovnik.
How cold is Dubrovnik in winter?
The average daily maximum is 13.3°C in December, 12.2°C in January and 12.3°C in February, with minimums of 7.8°C, 6.5°C and 6.4°C, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
Which month is the wettest in Dubrovnik?
November, with 141.9 mm of rain over 11.3 days on average. July is the driest month, with 24.1 mm over 4.4 days.
How can I tell how crowded Dubrovnik will be?
The Dubrovnik Tourist Board publishes an arrival prediction for each day, forecast from cruise passengers, tourist arrivals, overnight stays and the weather, and a live count of people inside the historic core against an upper limit of 11,275.
Is the Dubrovnik cable car open all year?
No. It is closed from December to March. In April it runs 09:00 to 21:00, from June to August 09:00 to 24:00, and in November 09:00 to 17:00, according to the operator's timetable.
Which sights close in winter?
From 1 November to 31 March the Rector's Palace is closed on Mondays and open 09:00 to 16:00, and the Franciscan Monastery is open 09:00 to 14:00 and closed on Sundays. In summer both are open 09:00 to 18:00, the Rector's Palace every day.
When is the feast of Saint Blaise?
3 February, which is also the Day of the City of Dubrovnik, according to the Dubrovnik Tourist Board. On the day there is a Mass, followed by a procession of relics along the Stradun.
