Split and Dubrovnik are close in January. Split averages 6–11°C with very low crowds; Dubrovnik 7–12°C with very low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Split and Dubrovnik
The verdict for January
Quiet, cold and local
+Low prices and empty Diocletian's Palace.
–Cold and rainy with some closures.
January is quiet in Split: the palace is empty, cafés serve locals and rooms are cheap. Sunny days make the Riva very pleasant.
Quiet, calm and mostly closed
+Empty walls and lanes, and very low prices.
–Many restaurants and ferries are closed.
January is Dubrovnik at its most local: the Old Town is quiet and rooms are cheap, but a lot of the seasonal infrastructure is closed.
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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