Dubrovnik in September
Warm sea and thinner crowds
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is the best month to visit Dubrovnik.
September is the best balance of warm sea, comfortable temperatures and lower prices. Crowds drop noticeably after the first week.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 18–25°C
- Warm and sunny with a pleasantly warm sea.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Warm sea, settled weather and fewer people than August.
–Cruise days can still pack the lanes.
My tip for September
Time the walls for opening or late afternoon and keep midday for the water.
- Swimming
- Walking the walls
- Island trips
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Dubrovnik, 1st for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Dubrovnik in September
- Cruise ships
- Days with several ships in port can make the Old Town feel packed at midday; check the port schedule.
April–October
Also good in September
Weather
Weather in Dubrovnik in September
In September Dubrovnik averages a high of 25°C (77°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), with about 86 mm of rain or snow over 7 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
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Average low
- 18°C
- 64°F
- Precipitation
- 86 mm
- Wet days
- 7
Climate data: Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Dubrovnik in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
- September is the best month to visit Dubrovnik. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Dubrovnik overall (1 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Warm sea, settled weather and fewer people than August. The main downside: Cruise days can still pack the lanes.
- What is the weather like in Dubrovnik in September?
- Average highs are around 25°C and lows around 18°C. Expect about 86 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Warm and sunny with a pleasantly warm sea. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 12°C).
- Is Dubrovnik crowded in September?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Dubrovnik in September?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Mid-range 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 (this month). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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Warm sea, settled weather and fewer people than August.
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