Dubrovnik in January: weather, sea and travel tips
Is January a good time to visit?
January in Dubrovnik suits a trip focused on the old town and museums. Days average +11 °C. It is less convenient for long seaside walks uninterrupted by rain.
Weather in January
For warmer daytime weather, consider early January: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +12 °C
- Daytime air
- +11 °C
- Night-time air
- +7 °C
Early, mid or late January?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 January | +12 °C | +9 °C | +13 °C |
| 11–20 January | +11 °C | +6 °C | +13 °C |
| 21–31 January | +11 °C | +7 °C | +12 °C |
Days with precipitation in January
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in January
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +12 °C for the month. It averages +13 °C in the first ten days and +12 °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 January
In January, the average is 14 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 7 to 25 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
December, January or February: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | +13 °C | +9 °C | +14 °C |
| January | +11 °C | +7 °C | +12 °C |
| February | +12 °C | +8 °C | +12 °C |
December has warmer days than January. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather. January and February have similar daytime temperatures.
The annual charts for Dubrovnik compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at January, see the January charts and archive by year.
Things to do in January
- 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.