Dubrovnik in March: weather, sea and travel tips
Is March a good time to visit?
March in Dubrovnik offers a chance to explore architecture and history in cool weather. Days average +13 °C. Rain is a meaningful compromise if you want to spend the entire holiday outside.
Weather in March
For warmer daytime weather, consider late March: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +13 °C
- Daytime air
- +13 °C
- Night-time air
- +9 °C
Early, mid or late March?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 March | +13 °C | +9 °C | +13 °C |
| 11–20 March | +13 °C | +9 °C | +13 °C |
| 21–31 March | +14 °C | +10 °C | +13 °C |
Days with precipitation in March
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in March
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +13 °C for the month. It averages +13 °C in the first ten days and +13 °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 March
In March, the average is 13 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 6 to 17 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
February, March or April: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | +12 °C | +8 °C | +12 °C |
| March | +13 °C | +9 °C | +13 °C |
| April | +16 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
March has warmer days than February. February offers cooler conditions for walks. April has warmer days than March. 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 March, see the March charts and archive by year.
Things to do in March
- 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.