Dubrovnik in January
Quiet, calm and mostly closed
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is a below-average month in Dubrovnik.
January is Dubrovnik at its most local: the Old Town is quiet and rooms are cheap, but a lot of the seasonal infrastructure is closed.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 7–12°C
- Cool and damp, with rain on many days.
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into.
- Prices
- €
- Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights.
+Empty walls and lanes, and very low prices.
–Many restaurants and ferries are closed.
My tip for January
Check opening hours for restaurants and the cable car before you travel.
- Quiet walks
- Budget break
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
10th of 12 overall in Dubrovnik, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in Dubrovnik in January
- Seasonal closures
- Some restaurants, boat trips and ferries reduce or stop operating.
November–March
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Weather
Weather in Dubrovnik in January
In January Dubrovnik averages a high of 12°C (54°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 98 mm of rain or snow over 11 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
- 12°C
- 54°F
- Average low
- 7°C
- 45°F
- Precipitation
- 98 mm
- Wet days
- 11
Climate data: Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Dubrovnik in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
- January is a below-average month in Dubrovnik. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Dubrovnik overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Empty walls and lanes, and very low prices. The main downside: Many restaurants and ferries are closed.
- What is the weather like in Dubrovnik in January?
- Average highs are around 12°C and lows around 7°C. Expect about 98 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Cool and damp, with rain on many days. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 12°C).
- Is Dubrovnik crowded in January?
- Crowds are very low. Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into. January is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Dubrovnik in January?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights. January is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Dubrovnik?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (January ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Dubrovnik in January?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — many restaurants and ferries are closed.
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