August in Dubrovnik averages highs of 30 °C (86 °F) and lows of 22 °C (71 °F), with about 4 rainy days and 13 h 54 min of daylight. The sea is warm, around 27 °C (81 °F).
August weather in Dubrovnik at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
Good time to go: hot and fairly dry. August is usually high season in Dubrovnik: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
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 August 2026
- Wed 5 Aug: Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders (Dan pobjede i domovinske zahvalnosti i Dan hrvatskih branitelja) public holiday
- Sat 15 Aug: Assumption Day (Velika Gospa) public holiday
- Dubrovnik Summer Festival continues event
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 August
August'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
- Beach and swimming — the sea averages 27 °C (81 °F) in August. outdoors
Where to stay: Inside the Old Town for atmosphere; Ploče for views; Lapad for beaches and value.
What to pack for Dubrovnik in August
- Summer clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Swimwear.
- 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. August is usually high season in Dubrovnik: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 31° / 21° | 4 | Good time to go |
| Rome | 32° / 21° | 3 | Mixed weather |
| Budapest | 28° / 18° | 6 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is August a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
By the numbers, August is a good time to go: hot and fairly dry, with average highs of 30 °C (86 °F) and about 4 rainy days. August is usually high season in Dubrovnik: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are May, September, October.
How warm is Dubrovnik in August?
Average highs are 30 °C (86 °F) and lows 22 °C (71 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is warm, around 27 °C (81 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Dubrovnik in August?
Expect about 4 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 52 mm in total. It is the 2nd 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.