Geographical location
According to abbreviationfinder, the city of Dubrovnik is located at the southern end of Croatia directly on the Adriatic Sea. The medieval city has an area of 143 square kilometers and around 43,000 inhabitants. It is divided into four districts.
Dubrovnik is of great importance as a business location for Croatia. The old town has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979. Its medieval churches, monasteries and palaces are among the most important cultural treasures of Croatia and delight travelers from all over the world.
During the Croatian war in 1991 and 1992, parts of the city came under heavy fire from the former Yugoslav army, but today the entire region is considered to be absolutely stable and safe to travel to. From Cologne / Bonn Airport, Dubrovnik can be reached in around 2 hours.
Climate in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik has a Mediterranean climate with warm temperatures and over 250 days of sunshine a year. The weather is quite mild even in winter despite the increased humidity, in the coldest month of January you can expect daily values between 12 and 13 ° C. In the summer months of June, July and August the temperatures often scratch the 30 degree mark.
The warmest month in Dubrovnik is usually July, in summer it rarely gets cooler than 20 degrees even at night. The maestral wind ensures permanently beautiful weather and transports the mild temperatures from the sea side to the mainland. In spring and autumn, the so-called Jugo wind provides significant cooling. From the southeast it brings cold weather fronts and also some rain clouds with it.
One climatic phenomenon is the downwind bora, which can sometimes provide fresh air even in summer. The bora moves from inland to the coast of Croatia and provides temporary cooling, but does not bring rain with it. The highest wind speeds are reached at night, the duration is usually only between 12 and 18 hours. The bora is a phenomenon of the Adriatic and mainly affects Trieste (Italy) and the east coast.
When to go to Dubrovnik
The best time to travel to Dubrovnik in Croatia is from June to September. From May, mild temperatures can be expected in the region in early summer. In midsummer between July and August it gets up to 30 degrees Celsius, at this travel time it is the absolute peak season on the surrounding beaches of the city. Even at night the temperature cools down to a minimum of 18 to 20 degrees.
The water temperatures range between 22 and 24 ° C. Absolutely summery and suitable for bathing! The summer in Croatia is therefore particularly suitable for a classic beach holiday. Since the air seems to stand in the narrow streets of the city and long walks can be very exhausting, we recommend spring and autumn in Dubrovnik as the best travel time to discover the cultural highlights.
Temperatures, precipitation, sunshine
| Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Daytime temperature | 12 ° C | 12 ° C | 14 ° C | 17 ° C | 21 ° C | 25 ° C | 28 ° C | 29 ° C | 25 ° C | 21 ° C | 17 ° C | 13 ° C |
| Night temperature | 7 ° C | 6 ° C | 9 ° C | 11 ° C | 15 ° C | 19 ° C | 22 ° C | 22 ° C | 19 ° C | 15 ° C | 11 ° C | 8 ° C |
| Water temperature | 13 ° C | 13 ° C | 13 ° C | 15 ° C | 17 ° C | 22 ° C | 23 ° C | 24 ° C | 22 ° C | 20 ° C | 18 ° C | 15 ° C |
| Precipitation in mm | 95 | 89 | 98 | 91 | 76 | 49 | 24 | 59 | 79 | 110 | 142 | 125 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| Hours of sunshine | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Sunrise | 7:15 | 6:45 | 6:00 | 6:05 | 5:25 | 5:10 | 5:20 | 5:55 | 6:25 | 7:00 | 6:40 | 7:10 |
| Sunset | 16:40 | 17:20 | 17:50 | 7:30 p.m. | 20:00 | 20:25 | 20:25 | 19:50 | 19:00 | 18:05 | 16:25 | 16:15 |
Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 16.6 ° C. For comparison: Munich reaches an average of 8.6 ° C, in Berlin it is 9.6 ° C. The warmest month is August (25.2 ° C), coldest month of January with mean values of 9.4 ° C. The maximum water temperature is 24 ° C. Comfortable bathing is possible at these temperatures. The months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November have a water temperature of at least 17 ° C. Bathing is then possible to a limited extent. The months of June, July, August and September have a water temperature of at least 21 ° C and are therefore suitable for a beach holiday.
Precipitation
The annual precipitation is 1036 mm on 111 days with precipitation. For comparison: In Munich, 967 mm, in Berlin 570 mm, precipitation is measured annually. There is no rainy season, i.e. months with more than 175 mm of precipitation. Snowfall is generally not expected in any month.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day. In the annual mean, the sun shines an average of 7.1 hours per day. For comparison: In Munich and Berlin, the sun shines an average of 4.7 hours per day throughout the year.
Highlights and attractions
Experts call small Dubrovnik one of the most beautiful cities in the Mediterranean, travel guides like to speak of “Croatia’s most important treasure”. The car-free old town has long been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has a very unusual atmosphere within the 1940-meter-long city walls. The most famous fortress of the city wall is the beautiful Lovrjenac complex.
The city harbor, built in the 15th century, also belongs to the old town of Dubrovnik. The harbor promenade attracts many tourists every year and offers numerous cultural attractions such as the Prince’s Palace and the Assumption Cathedral. One of the oldest municipal theaters is also in Dubrovnik, where plays are still performed today. A tour to Mount Srđ with its impressive imperial fortress is also highly recommended.
Dubrovnik weather in March, April and May
Average daily temperatures between 14 ° C and 21 ° C can be expected over the next three months. In Dubrovnik, it gets warmest in May, while March is noticeably cooler.
Do you want to go on a beach holiday? The water temperatures are in March, April and May 13-17 ° C.
The expected rainfall is around 12 days in March, around 11 days in April and around 10 days in May.
In the period from March to May , the sun shines an average of 5 to 9 hours a day. The sunniest weather in Dubrovnik is in May, but with less sun you will have to get by in March.
