Dubrovnik in April: weather, sea and travel tips
Is April a good time to visit?
April in Dubrovnik suits walks around the old town in mild weather, with days averaging +16 °C. Museums can be part of the trip in their own right and an alternative on rainy days.
Weather in April
For warmer daytime weather, consider late April: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +15 °C
- Daytime air
- +16 °C
- Night-time air
- +11 °C
Early, mid or late April?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 April | +14 °C | +9 °C | +14 °C |
| 11–20 April | +16 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
| 21–30 April | +17 °C | +13 °C | +16 °C |
Days with precipitation in April
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in April
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +15 °C for the month. It averages +14 °C in the first ten days and +16 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Dubrovnik.
Rainfall in April
In April, the average is 10 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 7 to 16 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
March, April or May: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | +13 °C | +9 °C | +13 °C |
| April | +16 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
| May | +20 °C | +15 °C | +18 °C |
April has warmer days than March. March offers cooler conditions for walks. May has warmer days than April. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Dubrovnik compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at April, see the April charts and archive by year.
Things to do in April
- In dry weather, a walk through the Old Town offers palaces, churches and fountains from different periods, giving you a way to discover Dubrovnik’s architecture on foot.
- The Rector’s Palace suits an interest in the Dubrovnik Republic. Its museum rooms offer historic interiors and works of art, including an option for time indoors when it rains.
- The Maritime Museum in Fort St John offers another rainy-day option. Its displays explore the maritime past of Dubrovnik and the surrounding region.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.