Dubrovnik in July
Peak summer and festival
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is a below-average month in Dubrovnik.
July is Dubrovnik's peak. The Summer Festival runs from July into August, and the city is crowded with cruise passengers and tourists.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 21–28°C
- Hot and sunny, with warm sea temperatures.
- Crowds
- Very High
- One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early.
- Prices
- €€€€€
- Peak pricing for hotels and flights.
+Summer Festival and bright evenings.
–Very busy and hot, with the highest prices.
My tip for July
Book everything ahead and avoid the walls between 10:00 and 16:00.
- Festival
- Swimming
- Nightlife
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Dubrovnik, 4th for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Dubrovnik in July
- 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 July?
Months I'd choose over July
Weather
Weather in Dubrovnik in July
In July Dubrovnik averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with about 28 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
- 28°C
- 82°F
- Average low
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Dubrovnik in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
- July is a below-average month in Dubrovnik. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Dubrovnik overall (4 for weather, 11 for space, 11 for value). The main upside: Summer Festival and bright evenings. The main downside: Very busy and hot, with the highest prices.
- What is the weather like in Dubrovnik in July?
- Average highs are around 28°C and lows around 21°C. Expect about 28 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Hot and sunny, with warm sea temperatures. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 12°C).
- Is Dubrovnik crowded in July?
- 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 July?
- 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 (July ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Dubrovnik in July?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — very busy and hot, with the highest prices.
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