Dubrovnik in October
Mild autumn light
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a reasonable month in Dubrovnik — with trade-offs.
October is quiet and good value, with enough settled days for sightseeing. Seasonal closures start towards the end of the month.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 15–21°C
- Mild with more frequent showers and some warm days.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- €€
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Good value, mild days and golden light.
–Some restaurants begin to close and rain increases.
My tip for October
Keep a rain plan and confirm ferry timetables.
- Sightseeing
- Photography
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Dubrovnik, 7th 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 October
- 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 October
In October Dubrovnik averages a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), with about 120 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
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Average low
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Precipitation
- 120 mm
- Wet days
- 11
Climate data: Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Dubrovnik in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
- October is a reasonable month in Dubrovnik — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Dubrovnik overall (7 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Good value, mild days and golden light. The main downside: Some restaurants begin to close and rain increases.
- What is the weather like in Dubrovnik in October?
- Average highs are around 21°C and lows around 15°C. Expect about 120 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Mild with more frequent showers and some warm days. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 12°C).
- Is Dubrovnik crowded in October?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Dubrovnik in October?
- 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 (October ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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Good value, mild days and golden light.
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