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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 October

Split and Dubrovnik are close in October. Split averages 15–20°C with low-moderate crowds; Dubrovnik 15–21°C with low-moderate crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Split and Dubrovnik

The verdict for October

  • WeatherVery similar6.5/10 vs 6.5/10
  • CrowdsVery similarLow-Moderate vs Low-Moderate
  • PricesVery similar€€ vs €€
  • OverallVery similar6.7/10 vs 6.6/10
Split's waterfront with palm trees and Marjan hill rising behind the old town

Split in October

Mild and golden

Temperature
15–20°C
Crowds
Low-Moderate
Prices
€€

+Mild weather and lower prices.

–Rain increases and ferries thin.

October is quiet and good value, with golden light on Marjan.

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

Dubrovnik in October

Mild autumn light

Temperature
15–21°C
Crowds
Low-Moderate
Prices
€€

+Good value, mild days and golden light.

–Some restaurants begin to close and rain increases.

October is quiet and good value, with enough settled days for sightseeing. Seasonal closures start towards the end of the month.

Dubrovnik in October

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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