Dubrovnik in October: weather, sea and travel tips
Is October a good time to visit?
October in Dubrovnik suits exploring the old town in mild weather: days average +20 °C. Rain can interrupt walks, making it a compromise for a holiday spent entirely outdoors.
Weather in October
Compare the three parts of October below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +20 °C
- Daytime air
- +20 °C
- Night-time air
- +16 °C
Early, mid or late October?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 October | +21 °C | +16 °C | +21 °C |
| 11–20 October | +20 °C | +15 °C | +19 °C |
| 21–31 October | +20 °C | +16 °C | +19 °C |
Water in October
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +20 °C for the month. It averages +21 °C in the first ten days and +19 °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 October
In October, the average is 9 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 3 to 16 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
September or October: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | +25 °C | +20 °C | +23 °C |
| October | +20 °C | +16 °C | +20 °C |
September has warmer days than October. 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 October, see the October charts and archive by year.
Things to do in October
- 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.