October in Dubrovnik averages highs of 21 °C (70 °F) and lows of 13 °C (56 °F), with about 9 rainy days and 10 h 58 min of daylight. The sea is pleasant for swimming, around 23 °C (73 °F).
October weather in Dubrovnik at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is October a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. October is usually shoulder season in Dubrovnik: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
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 October 2026
No public holidays fall in October 2026 in Croatia, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Dubrovnik in October
October'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 October
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 13 °C (56 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 9 days this month see real rain.
- 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. October is usually shoulder season in Dubrovnik: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
October in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 22° / 14° | 9 | Good time to go |
| Rome | 22° / 13° | 10 | Good time to go |
| Budapest | 17° / 8° | 6 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is October a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
By the numbers, October is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 21 °C (70 °F) and about 9 rainy days. October is usually shoulder season in Dubrovnik: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are May, September, October.
How warm is Dubrovnik in October?
Average highs are 21 °C (70 °F) and lows 13 °C (56 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is pleasant for swimming, around 23 °C (73 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Dubrovnik in October?
Expect about 9 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 212 mm in total. It is the 6th 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.