January in Dubrovnik averages highs of 11 °C (52 °F) and lows of 4 °C (38 °F), with about 11 rainy days and 9 h 22 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 16 °C (60 °F).
January weather in Dubrovnik at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is January a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
Tough month: cold and wet. January 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 January 2026
- Thu 1 Jan: New Year's Day (Nova Godina) public holiday
- Tue 6 Jan: Epiphany (Bogojavljenje, Sveta tri kralja) 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 January
With frequent rain in January, 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 January
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 4 °C (38 °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. January is usually low season in Dubrovnik: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
January in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 12° / 5° | 10 | Tough month |
| Rome | 12° / 4° | 8 | Tough month |
| Budapest | 4° / -2° | 7 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is January a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
By the numbers, January is a tough month: cold and wet, with average highs of 11 °C (52 °F) and about 11 rainy days. January 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 January?
Average highs are 11 °C (52 °F) and lows 4 °C (38 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 16 °C (60 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Dubrovnik in January?
Expect about 11 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 195 mm in total. It is the 2nd 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.