Dubrovnik in December: weather, sea and travel tips
Is December a good time to visit?
December in Dubrovnik offers a trip with museums and walks during dry spells. Days average +13 °C. If you want warm days on the waterfront throughout your holiday, it is unlikely to meet that expectation.
Weather in December
Early, mid and late December have similar average daytime temperatures. This gives little reason to choose one part of the month over another.
- Water
- +14 °C
- Daytime air
- +13 °C
- Night-time air
- +9 °C
Early, mid or late December?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 December | +13 °C | +10 °C | +15 °C |
| 11–20 December | +13 °C | +9 °C | +14 °C |
| 21–31 December | +13 °C | +9 °C | +14 °C |
Days with precipitation in December
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in December
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +14 °C for the month. It averages +15 °C in the first ten days and +14 °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 December
In December, the average is 14 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 9 to 18 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
November, December or January: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | +16 °C | +12 °C | +17 °C |
| December | +13 °C | +9 °C | +14 °C |
| January | +11 °C | +7 °C | +12 °C |
November has warmer days than December. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather. December has warmer days than January. January offers cooler conditions for walks.
The annual charts for Dubrovnik compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at December, see the December charts and archive by year.
Things to do in December
- 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.