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When to visit Dubrovnik?

By La rédaction · Updated 6/7/2026

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The best periods

The best time to visit Dubrovnik is mai à juin et septembre. The most recommended months are Juin, Juillet, Août.

Mai, Juin

Printemps tardif — l'idéale

  • ✅Températures 18-26 °C
  • ✅Mer remonte vers 20-23 °C
  • ✅Foule encore raisonnable
  • ❌Pluies possibles en mai
  • ❌Hébergements premium réservés
Jui, Aoû

Été — haute saison

  • ✅Mer à 24-27 °C
  • ✅Ciel dégagé
  • ✅Ambiance festive
  • ❌Foule maximale
  • ❌Prix x2-3
  • ❌Chaleur 32-36 °C
Sep, Oct

Automne — l'autre idéale

  • ✅Mer encore chaude (22-25 °C)
  • ✅Foules divisées par 2
  • ✅Prix en baisse
  • ❌Pluies dès mi-octobre
  • ❌Ferries plus rares fin sept.
Nov, Déc, Jan, Fév, Mar, Avr

Hiver et début printemps

  • ✅Tarifs au plus bas
  • ✅Authenticité préservée
  • ✅Pas de foule
  • ❌Beaucoup d'hôtels et restaurants fermés
  • ❌Bora hivernale
  • ❌Liaisons ferries réduites

Month-by-month climate

Temperatures, rainfall and sunshine in Dubrovnik across the 12 months.

JanFévMarAvrMaiJuinJuiAoûSepOctNovDéc
Min4°5°6°9°14°19°22°22°18°13°9°7°
Max12°13°14°17°22°27°31°30°26°22°17°13°
Mer————————————
Pluie215mm173mm147mm138mm129mm68mm25mm73mm177mm197mm303mm274mm
Soleil/j6.8h8.1h9.1h10.4h11.6h13.1h13.8h12.9h10.5h9h6.4h5.5h
Janvier
4° - 12°
Février
5° - 13°
Mars
6° - 14°
Avril
9° - 17°
Mai
14° - 22°
Juin
19° - 27°
Juillet
22° - 31°
Août
22° - 30°
Septembre
18° - 26°
Octobre
13° - 22°
Novembre
9° - 17°
Décembre
7° - 13°

Tourist crowds

Monthly attendance levels (0 = empty, 100 = saturated).

Jan
25
Fév
25
Mar
30
Avr
45
Mai
65
Jui
85
Jui
95
Aoû
95
Sep
75
Oct
50
Nov
30
Déc
25

Frequently asked questions

How many days do I need in Dubrovnik?+
Two to three days are enough to explore the walled city, walk the full circuit of the city walls, ride the cable car to Mount Srđ and take a day trip to the Elafiti Islands (Lopud, Šipan) or Lokrum. To combine Dubrovnik with a day trip to Montenegro (the Bay of Kotor) or Bosnia (Mostar), allow four days. Beyond that, you risk going in circles inside a walled city that covers just 21 hectares.
How do I avoid the crowds in Dubrovnik in high season?+
Sleep __inside the walls__ to enjoy the city in the early morning (7-10am) and the evening (6-10pm), once the cruise visitors have returned to their ships. Avoid peak hours (10am-5pm) in July-August for the walls — prefer opening (8am) or the last hour before closing (7pm). Check the cruise-ship arrival schedule on the port's website to pick your visit days. And ideally come in __May-June or September__ rather than July-August.
How much does the walk around the walls cost?+
Access to the city walls costs __€35 per adult__ in 2026 (€15 for ages 7-18, free for under-7s). The combined ticket with Lovrijenac Fortress is €40. The Dubrovnik Pass (1, 3 or 7 days, €35-55) includes the walls and several museums — good value if you visit more than two paid sites. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours to walk the full circuit (1,940 m, several flights of stairs).
What are the main Game of Thrones filming locations in Dubrovnik?+
The __Stradun__ (King's Landing main square), the __city walls__ (panoramic shots of the Lannister capital), __Lovrijenac Fortress__ (the Red Keep), the __Jesuit Steps__ (Cersei's walk of shame), __Fort Bokar__, the __island of Lokrum__ (Qarth) and the __Pile Gate__. Several themed two-hour guided tours run for €20-30, with a costumed guide and scene reproductions.
How do I reach Montenegro or Bosnia from Dubrovnik?+
Dubrovnik is a perfect base for two day trips: the __Bay of Kotor__ (Montenegro, 2 hours' drive, Schengen border to cross) and __Mostar__ (Bosnia-Herzegovina, 3 hours via the Pelješac bridge that bypasses the Bosnian border at Neum). Local agencies offer day tours for €50-80 per person, transport and guide included. If self-driving, check with your rental company that border crossings are permitted (green card, possible surcharge).
Where to stay in Dubrovnik: inside the walls or Lapad?+
__Inside the walls__ (Old Town) is ideal for the medieval atmosphere, but hotels are scarce (essentially Pucić Palace 5*, Stari Grad and a few apartmans), expensive (€250-600/night) and noisy at night. __Lapad__ (peninsula 15 minutes by bus from Pile Gate) is quieter, with beach hotels at moderate prices (€120-200) and real neighbourhood life. __Gruž__ (around the port) is cheaper but charmless. __Cavtat__, 20 km south, is a smart, peaceful alternative (marina, good restaurants).

Our verdict

Despite the overtourism, Dubrovnik remains one of Europe's most beautiful cities. The intact 13th-century walls, the marble-smooth Stradun, the Renaissance palazzi and the view from Mount Srđ deliver an architectural spectacle without equal in the Mediterranean. The main constraint — the mass cruise-ship arrivals between 10am and 5pm in high season — is easily sidestepped by sleeping inside the walls and exploring at the hours when the city empties out. Visit in May-June or September, book your hotel 4-6 months ahead, and pair Dubrovnik with a day trip to the Elafiti Islands (Lopud, Šipan) or Mljet for breathing room. A city to see at least once in a lifetime — just not in the heart of summer.

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