Dubrovnik in August
Hot, packed and expensive
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the weakest months in Dubrovnik.
August is the most crowded and expensive month in the Old Town. It suits beach and boat-focused trips more than sightseeing.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 22–28°C
- Hot, dry and sunny, with very warm sea.
- Crowds
- Very High
- One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early.
- Prices
- €€€€€
- Peak pricing for hotels and flights.
+Warm sea and a long festival calendar.
–Crowds, queues and the highest prices.
My tip for August
If you must come in August, stay outside the walls and visit early.
- Beach days
- Boat trips
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Dubrovnik, 5th for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Dubrovnik in August
- Cruise ships
- Days with several ships in port can make the Old Town feel packed at midday; check the port schedule.
- Dubrovnik Summer Festival
- A big cultural programme, but also the busiest and most expensive period.
April–October
Mid-July to late August
Not set on August?
Months I'd choose over August
Also good in August
Weather
Weather in Dubrovnik in August
In August Dubrovnik averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), with about 72 mm of rain or snow over 5 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
- 29°C
- 84°F
- Average low
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Precipitation
- 72 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Dubrovnik in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
- August is one of the weakest months in Dubrovnik. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Dubrovnik overall (5 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and a long festival calendar. The main downside: Crowds, queues and the highest prices.
- What is the weather like in Dubrovnik in August?
- Average highs are around 29°C and lows around 22°C. Expect about 72 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Hot, dry and sunny, with very warm sea. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 12°C).
- Is Dubrovnik crowded in August?
- Crowds are very high. One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Dubrovnik in August?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 (€€€€€). Peak pricing for hotels and flights. 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 (August ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Dubrovnik in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — crowds, queues and the highest prices.
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