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Split's waterfront with palm trees and Marjan hill rising behind the old townDubrovnik's old town and harbour seen from the city walls

Split vs Dubrovnik in August

Split and Dubrovnik are close in August. Split averages 23–31°C with very high crowds; Dubrovnik 22–28°C with very high crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Split and Dubrovnik

The verdict for August

  • WeatherVery similar7.5/10 vs 7.5/10
  • CrowdsVery similarVery High vs Very High
  • PricesVery similar€€€€€ vs €€€€€
  • OverallVery similar5.4/10 vs 5.4/10
Split's waterfront with palm trees and Marjan hill rising behind the old town

Split in August

Hot and crowded

Temperature
23–31°C
Crowds
Very High
Prices
€€€€€

+Warm sea and festival evenings.

–Very busy and expensive.

August is the busiest month, with the palace packed and rooms at their priciest.

Split in August
Dubrovnik's old town and harbour seen from the city walls

Dubrovnik in August

Hot, packed and expensive

Temperature
22–28°C
Crowds
Very High
Prices
€€€€€

+Warm sea and a long festival calendar.

–Crowds, queues and the highest prices.

August is the most crowded and expensive month in the Old Town. It suits beach and boat-focused trips more than sightseeing.

Dubrovnik in August

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.

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