Croatia · 42°39′N 18°06′E
Dubrovnik
Walled old town, sea kayaking and nearby islands.
- Good for
- Beach, History & culture, Food, Nature, Adventure, Doing nothing
- Rough daily spend
- around $140 per person mid-range, not counting getting there (our estimate; it varies a lot)
- Mildest months
- June and September
Best time to visit Dubrovnik
Warmest in July (around 30° by day), coolest in January (11° by day, 4° at night). July has the fewest wet days (4). For walking around in comfortable weather, aim for June and September.
| Month | High | Low | Wet days | Rain | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11° | 4° | 13 | 192 mm | 6.4 h |
| Feb | 13° | 5° | 11 | 181 mm | 7.6 h |
| Mar | 15° | 7° | 13 | 232 mm | 8.8 h |
| Apr | 18° | 10° | 11 | 127 mm | 10.6 h |
| May | 22° | 14° | 13 | 144 mm | 11.7 h |
| Jun | 27° | 19° | 7 | 54 mm | 13.2 h |
| Jul | 30° | 21° | 4 | 43 mm | 13.7 h |
| Aug | 30° | 21° | 5 | 54 mm | 13 h |
| Sep | 26° | 17° | 9 | 144 mm | 10.6 h |
| Oct | 21° | 13° | 10 | 192 mm | 9.2 h |
| Nov | 17° | 9° | 15 | 358 mm | 6.3 h |
| Dec | 13° | 6° | 13 | 222 mm | 6 h |
Averages for 2016–2025 from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (CC BY 4.0), for the point at 42°39′N 18°06′E. Wet day = 1 mm or more. Highlighted months are mild (18–27° highs) and fairly dry.
What to pack for Dubrovnik
For four nights, based on the weather above. Every trip also needs the basics: documents, chargers, toiletries and any medication.
July
- 4 × T-shirts or vests
- 2 × shorts or skirts
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear
- Flip-flops or sandals
- Beach towels
- After-sun
January
- 4 × tops
- 2 × trousers or jeans
- Warm jumper or fleece
- Insulated coat
- Hat, gloves and scarf
- Thermal base layer
- Waterproof jacket
- Compact umbrella
Either way
- 5 × underwear
- 5 × socks
- Something to sleep in
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Small cross-body bag
- Transit card or app set up
Going with a group? The planner builds a shared list where each person ticks their own things and claims the shared ones.
Going with friends?
One link for the group: find the days you’re all free, vote on what to do, get a day-by-day route and a shared packing list. No sign-up.