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Best Time to Visit Croatia (Dubrovnik & Split)

Europe · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.

Noura's timing tip: Dubrovnik's Old Town walls turn into a hot, jammed conveyor belt on cruise-ship days in July-August; walk them at opening. Many islands ferries and coastal restaurants shut down November-March.
Best months
May–Sep
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Seasons at a glance
MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember AprilOctober JanuaryFebruaryMarchNovemberDecember

🟢 Peak season  ·  🟠 Shoulder  ·  ⚪ Off-peak

Croatia (Dubrovnik & Split) month by month

Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.

MonthAvg °FSunRainSeasonWhat it's like
January 45–55°F 5h Moderate (110mm) Off-Peak Mild, rainy and hushed; stone streets to yourself and St. Blaise stirring.
February 45–55°F 5h Moderate (110mm) Off-Peak Low-season calm; carnival color and empty city walls under soft light.
March 49–59°F 6h Moderate (100mm) Off-Peak Cool and greening; quiet walls, blooming hills and no cruise crowds.
April 54–65°F 7h Moderate (85mm) Shoulder Spring warmth arrives; islands reopen and terraces spill onto the Riva.
May 61–73°F 9h Moderate (65mm) Peak Sunny, swimmable and uncrowded; kayaks, islands and long light.
June 69–81°F 11h Moderate (55mm) Peak Beach season ignites; hot sun, turquoise sea and island-hopping.
July 73–85°F 12h Low (30mm) Peak Peak Adriatic heat and buzz; festivals, packed beaches and nightlife.
August 74–86°F 11h Low (50mm) Peak Sizzling and crowded; warm seas, summer festival and sunset swims.
September 67–79°F 9h Moderate (100mm) Peak Warm sea, gentler crowds and wine harvest; the connoisseur's month.
October 60–72°F 7h High (130mm) Shoulder Mellow and golden; swimmable early, then the first autumn rains.
November 53–64°F 5h High (145mm) Off-Peak Wet, quiet and cheap; oysters at Ston and misty stone lanes.
December 47–57°F 4h High (135mm) Off-Peak Rainy but festive; Advent lights and mulled wine along the Riva.

Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.

Things to do in Croatia (Dubrovnik & Split), month by month

Hand-picked ideas for every month of the year — from Noura's Destination Finder.

JanuaryOff-Peak45–55°F
  • Dubrovnik city walls without crowds
  • Diocletian's Palace cellars in Split
  • Game of Thrones filming-location walk
  • Konoba dinners of black risotto
  • Cable car up Mount Srd
FebruaryOff-Peak45–55°F
  • Feast of St. Blaise in Dubrovnik (Feb 3)
  • Split carnival (Krnjeval)
  • Ston oyster tasting day trip
  • Marjan Hill walk above Split
  • Cozy waterfront cafes
MarchOff-Peak49–59°F
  • Empty Dubrovnik city walls circuit
  • Diocletian's Palace and Peristyle
  • Krka Waterfalls day trip
  • Peljesac Peninsula wine tasting
  • Trogir old town excursion
AprilShoulder54–65°F
  • Boat to Lokrum Island as it reopens
  • Elaphiti Islands day cruise
  • Marjan Hill hike in Split
  • Cavtat coastal promenade
  • Trogir and Sibenik old towns
MayPeak61–73°F
  • Sea kayaking around Lokrum
  • Elaphiti Islands island-hop
  • Blue Cave excursion from Split to Vis
  • Bacvice and Banje beaches
  • Sunset drinks at Buza cliff bar
JunePeak69–81°F
  • Zlatni Rat beach on Brac
  • Island-hop to Hvar and the Pakleni islands
  • Swim at Banje Beach
  • Blue Cave and Vis boat trip
  • Plitvice Lakes day trip
JulyPeak73–85°F
  • Dubrovnik Summer Festival performances
  • Hvar Town beach clubs and nightlife
  • Zlatni Rat and Bacvice beaches
  • Sea kayaking below the city walls
  • Blue Cave from Split
AugustPeak74–86°F
  • Dubrovnik Summer Festival finale
  • Pakleni Islands boat day
  • Night swims off Lokrum
  • Beach clubs on Bacvice
  • Sunset from Marjan or Mount Srd
SeptemberPeak67–79°F
  • Warm-sea swims with thinner crowds
  • Peljesac wine harvest tasting
  • Sailing the Elaphiti Islands
  • Dubrovnik city walls in softer light
  • Plitvice Lakes in early color
OctoberShoulder60–72°F
  • Marjan Hill autumn walk
  • Konavle Valley wine tasting
  • Krka Waterfalls without summer crowds
  • Cable car up Mount Srd
  • Old Town walls in cooler air
NovemberOff-Peak53–64°F
  • Fresh oysters and mussels at Ston
  • Quiet Diocletian's Palace wander
  • Cable car to Mount Srd
  • Inland day trips to Mostar
  • Konoba comfort-food feasts
DecemberOff-Peak47–57°F
  • Dubrovnik Winter Festival Advent
  • Split Advent on the Riva
  • City walls in winter quiet
  • Mulled wine and fritule doughnuts
  • Festive konoba dinners
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