Dubrovnik in April
Spring starts, crowds start too
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is a reasonable month in Dubrovnik — with trade-offs.
April is a pleasant month for sightseeing as the city reopens. Crowds build around Easter and on cruise-ship days.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 11–17°C
- Mild and mostly sunny with the occasional shower.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Comfortable temperatures and almost everything is open again.
–Easter and the first cruise days bring busy hours.
My tip for April
Walk the city walls first thing in the morning.
- Sightseeing
- Island day trips
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Dubrovnik, 6th for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Dubrovnik in April
- Cruise ships
- Days with several ships in port can make the Old Town feel packed at midday; check the port schedule.
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Weather
Weather in Dubrovnik in April
In April Dubrovnik averages a high of 17°C (63°F) and a low of 11°C (52°F), with about 91 mm of rain or snow over 12 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 12°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 17°C
- 63°F
- Average low
- 11°C
- 52°F
- Precipitation
- 91 mm
- Wet days
- 12
Climate data: Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Dubrovnik in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
- April is a reasonable month in Dubrovnik — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Dubrovnik overall (6 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Comfortable temperatures and almost everything is open again. The main downside: Easter and the first cruise days bring busy hours.
- What is the weather like in Dubrovnik in April?
- Average highs are around 17°C and lows around 11°C. Expect about 91 mm of rain or snow over roughly 12 wet days. Mild and mostly sunny with the occasional shower. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 12°C).
- Is Dubrovnik crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Dubrovnik in April?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Dubrovnik?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (April ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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