March in Dubrovnik averages highs of 14 °C (58 °F) and lows of 7 °C (44 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 11 h 48 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 15 °C (59 °F).
March weather in Dubrovnik at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
Tough month: cool and wet. March 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 March 2026
No public holidays fall in March 2026 in Croatia, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Dubrovnik in March
With frequent rain in March, 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 March
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 14 °C (58 °F), nights near 7 °C (44 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 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. March is usually low season in Dubrovnik: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 15° / 7° | 10 | Tough month |
| Rome | 16° / 6° | 8 | Mixed weather |
| Budapest | 12° / 2° | 6 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
By the numbers, March is a tough month: cool and wet, with average highs of 14 °C (58 °F) and about 10 rainy days. March 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 March?
Average highs are 14 °C (58 °F) and lows 7 °C (44 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 15 °C (59 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Dubrovnik in March?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 191 mm in total. It is the 4th 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.