Today's weather for Dubrovnik, Croatia8th Nov 2009 19:00

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Weather Overview for Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, also known as "the Pearl of the Adriatic" is located in the typical Mediterranean region with serene, damp winters and hot, dried out summers. The typical weather of Dubrovnik however is quite diverse from many other Mediterranean climates because of the abnormal winds and occurrence of thunderstorms. The Bura blustery weather blows awkwardly cold breezes down the Adriatic coastline throughout October and April, and tempestuous conditions are frequent at any time of the year, even in summer, when they disrupt the placid warm, sunny days. The Dubrovnik Rivier has become very popular with gratitude’s to seven months of steady hot sunshine per year, which is 2900 sunny hours annually! Rainfall is yet still very common, averaging at 110 rainy days throughout the year – that’s almost a third of a year!

Summer

The temperatures in Dubrovnik can reach above the 30°C mark throughout the hottest summer months of June, July and August when the sun is pounding below for twelve hours per day, sometimes even more. The dry, drawn out summer season in Dubrovnik lasts from April to October with any rainfall taking place mainly in November and December. April marks the beginning of a long hot summer in Dubrovnik with the temperature heading over the 20°C mark and beach resorts such as Cavtat and Kolocep become very busy. From June to September the heat will linger over the 25°C spot and the summer season in Dubrovnik will be at its peak. For the duration of the summer months, water temperatures in the beach resorts and bays of Dubrovnik will be perfect for swimming, snorkelling and diving. Even before nightfall, temperatures will still be warm at around 20°C to 23°C making it ideal for a night of relaxing drinks on the beer gardens and terraces.

Winter

Winters will generally be a lot milder and depending on the area or region, the air temperatures will vaguely differ. Travellers however, can still anticipate high temperatures of around 10°C to 15°C throughout the months of November to March.
During these months the sun will be shining down for around five to six hours per day making it the ultimate time to discover the Dubrovnik area. Over the winter period Dubrovnik is considered reasonably warm compared with the other cities in Croatia such as Brac and Hvar. Rainfall during the winter months is generally the highest of any season, with November seeing around 370mm and December around 350mm. On the other hand, figures drop rapidly in January, with averages of about 180mm. Winter is still considered warm enough to travel, but is not recommended as of the amount of rain Dubrovnik receives throughout this time is still very high. January is an ideal month to holiday if you’re a travelling looking to escape the icy cold temperatures typical of the UK and some other European countries.

Spring and Autumn

The seasons of spring and autumn in Dubrovnik are said to be an excellent time to visit the city and even still many other locations throughout Croatia. An Easter break in Dubrovnik has become very popular with holiday makers all over the world, and April finds the county in full bloom with a vibrant panorama as spring hits its height. Temperatures will be headed for the 20°C mark throughout both seasons and the sun will be shining down for around seven hours per day.

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