Rainy Season in Dubrovnik — When It Is & What to Expect

Rainy season
September to May
Wettest month: November (333.4mm)

Dubrovnik has a distinct rainy season covering September to May, when roughly 1649mm of rain falls — the bulk of the annual total. The wettest month is November (333.4mm over about 14 rainy days). Outside these months rainfall drops sharply, which is why the best time to visit is All year.

Dubrovnik — Monthly Rainfall

0mm100mm200mm300mmJan: 205.0mmJan205Feb: 120.9mmFeb121Mar: 113.9mmMar114Apr: 137.6mmApr138May: 102.0mmMay102Jun: 44.8mmJun45Jul: 22.6mmJul23Aug: 70.2mmAug70Sep: 161.6mmSep162Oct: 186.4mmOct186Nov: 333.4mmNov333Dec: 287.8mmDec288

Average monthly rainfall in millimetres, calculated from 2020–2023 data. Highlighted bars mark the rainy season.

Rainfall in Dubrovnik month by month

MonthRainRainy daysHighRating
January Wet 205.0mm 12 11.8°C 8/10
February Wet 120.9mm 7 12.8°C 9/10
March Wet 113.9mm 8 13.8°C 9/10
April Wet 137.6mm 11 16.4°C 9/10
May Wet 102.0mm 8 22.0°C 9/10
June 44.8mm 5 26.3°C 10/10
July 22.6mm 2 30.1°C 10/10
August 70.2mm 6 29.9°C 10/10
September Wet 161.6mm 6 26.1°C 9/10
October Wet 186.4mm 11 21.5°C 9/10
November Wet 333.4mm 14 17.3°C 8/10
December Wet 287.8mm 16 13.9°C 8/10

Should you visit Dubrovnik during rainy season?

It can still work. Rain in the wet season often falls in short, intense bursts rather than all-day washouts, prices are lower and crowds thinner. But expect high humidity, disrupted boat trips and island transfers, and the occasional flooded street — November in particular is best avoided.

Best time to avoid the rain

The driest, most comfortable window is All year — see the full best time to visit Dubrovnik guide for the month-by-month breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is rainy season in Dubrovnik?

Rainy season in Dubrovnik runs September to May, peaking in November with 333.4mm of rain.

What is the wettest month in Dubrovnik?

November — averaging 333.4mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days.

Can you visit Dubrovnik during rainy season?

It can still work. Rain in the wet season often falls in short, intense bursts rather than all-day washouts, prices are lower and crowds thinner. But expect high humidity, disrupted boat trips and island transfers, and the occasional flooded street — November in particular is best avoided.

When is the dry season in Dubrovnik?

The driest, most comfortable months are All year — see the best time to visit Dubrovnik guide.

Travelling in the wet season anyway?

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Wet season essentials for Dubrovnik

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Compact travel umbrella

Windproof, fits in a daypack, dries fast — non-negotiable in monsoon season.

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Packable waterproof jacket

Light enough for the humidity, sealed enough for the downpours.

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Dry bag

Keeps phones, passports and cameras dry through boat trips and sudden storms.

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More wet-season travel gear

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Dubrovnik travel guide

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Quick-dry travel clothing

Lightweight and quick-drying — ideal for high-humidity wet seasons.

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Packing cubes

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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.