Split and Dubrovnik are close in July. Split averages 23–31°C with very high crowds; Dubrovnik 21–28°C with very high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Split and Dubrovnik
The verdict for July
Peak summer and festival
+Summer Festival and a lively city.
–Hot, busy and expensive.
July is the peak. The Split Summer Festival brings opera and theatre into the palace, but the city is crowded and prices are high.
Peak summer and festival
+Summer Festival and bright evenings.
–Very busy and hot, with the highest prices.
July is Dubrovnik's peak. The Summer Festival runs from July into August, and the city is crowded with cruise passengers and tourists.
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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