Dubrovnik in December
Festive lights, limited services
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is a below-average month in Dubrovnik.
December brings Christmas lights and a winter festival programme in the Old Town; crowds return slightly around New Year.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 8–13°C
- Cool and often damp, with some clear, mild days.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- €€
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Seasonal lights and a quiet, local feel.
–Cold, wet days and a reduced restaurant scene.
My tip for December
Book New Year accommodation early, as limited supply sells out.
- Festive atmosphere
- Quiet stay
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
10th of 12 overall in Dubrovnik, 9th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Dubrovnik in December
- Seasonal closures
- Some restaurants, boat trips and ferries reduce or stop operating.
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Weather
Weather in Dubrovnik in December
In December Dubrovnik averages a high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F), with about 120 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
- 13°C
- 55°F
- Average low
- 8°C
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 120 mm
- Wet days
- 12
Climate data: Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Dubrovnik in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
- December is a below-average month in Dubrovnik. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Dubrovnik overall (9 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Seasonal lights and a quiet, local feel. The main downside: Cold, wet days and a reduced restaurant scene.
- What is the weather like in Dubrovnik in December?
- Average highs are around 13°C and lows around 8°C. Expect about 120 mm of rain or snow over roughly 12 wet days. Cool and often damp, with some clear, mild days. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 12°C).
- Is Dubrovnik crowded in December?
- Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Dubrovnik in December?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good-value 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 (December ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Dubrovnik in December?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold, wet days and a reduced restaurant scene.
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