Dubrovnik in October
Warm afternoons interrupted by heavy showers, and a city that starts to feel Croatian again once the last big ships leave.
Is October a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
October is a middling month in Dubrovnik — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in October
- Cruise season winds down
- Autumn rains begin
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Dubrovnik, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Dubrovnik?
October is a middling month in Dubrovnik — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Dubrovnik in October?
Dubrovnik sits at roughly 58/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 4 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Dubrovnik in October?
Expect highs around 22°C and lows near 16°C in October, with about 9 wet days across the month.