April in Dubrovnik averages highs of 18 °C (64 °F) and lows of 10 °C (49 °F), with about 8 rainy days and 13 h 20 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 16 °C (62 °F).
April weather in Dubrovnik at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is April a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. April is usually low season in Dubrovnik: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in April 2026
- Sun 5 Apr: Easter Sunday (Uskrs i uskrsni ponedjeljak) public holiday
- Mon 6 Apr: Easter Monday (Uskrs i uskrsni ponedjeljak) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Dubrovnik in April
April's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- City walls — walk them at 8am outdoors
- Stradun and the Old Town outdoors
- Mount Srđ cable car — sunset outdoors
- Lokrum island — short ferry outdoors
- Kayak around the walls outdoors
- Rector's Palace indoors
Where to stay: Inside the Old Town for atmosphere; Ploče for views; Lapad for beaches and value.
What to pack for Dubrovnik in April
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 18 °C (64 °F), nights near 10 °C (49 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 8 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Dubrovnik costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–140 | €170–380 |
Excluding flights. April is usually low season in Dubrovnik: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
April in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 18° / 10° | 8 | Good time to go |
| Rome | 20° / 9° | 7 | Good time to go |
| Budapest | 17° / 6° | 6 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is April a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
By the numbers, April is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 18 °C (64 °F) and about 8 rainy days. April is usually low season in Dubrovnik: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are May, September, October.
How warm is Dubrovnik in April?
Average highs are 18 °C (64 °F) and lows 10 °C (49 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 16 °C (62 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Dubrovnik in April?
Expect about 8 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 124 mm in total. It is the 5th driest month of the year in Dubrovnik.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.