December in Dubrovnik averages highs of 13 °C (55 °F) and lows of 6 °C (42 °F), with about 11 rainy days and 9 h 03 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 17 °C (63 °F).
December weather in Dubrovnik at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is December a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
Tough month: cold and wet. December 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 December 2026
- Fri 25 Dec: Christmas Day (Božić) public holiday
- Sat 26 Dec: St. Stephen's Day (Prvi dan po Božiću, Sveti Stjepan, Štefanje, Stipanje) 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 December
With frequent rain in December, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- Rector's Palace indoors
- 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
Where to stay: Inside the Old Town for atmosphere; Ploče for views; Lapad for beaches and value.
What to pack for Dubrovnik in December
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 6 °C (42 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 11 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. December is usually low season in Dubrovnik: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
December in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 14° / 7° | 8 | Mixed weather |
| Rome | 14° / 5° | 8 | Tough month |
| Budapest | 5° / -1° | 6 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is December a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
By the numbers, December is a tough month: cold and wet, with average highs of 13 °C (55 °F) and about 11 rainy days. December 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 December?
Average highs are 13 °C (55 °F) and lows 6 °C (42 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 17 °C (63 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Dubrovnik in December?
Expect about 11 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 216 mm in total. It is the 3rd wettest 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.