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Dubrovnik, Croatia: cost, safety and best time to visit (2026)
Population: 27KCurrency: EURTime zone: Europe/Zagreb
US travel advisory
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Best months to visit
Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
highest visit score, Open-Meteo climate record
About Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is a small coastal city of about 27,000 people in Croatia, part of the country's Adriatic coast in southeastern Europe. It is not the national capital, and the local currency is the euro. Travelers can expect to spend around $45 a day on a budget trip, $100 a day for a mid-range visit, or $215 a day for a luxury stay; over a full week those figures become $315, $700, and $1,505. The city's climate follows a strong summer peak: June through September bring the highest temperatures and sunshine, with July and August averaging highs near 30.8C and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight sun in July. Rain is heaviest in November, at 293mm, and lightest in June and July, at 52mm each. Winter months bring cooler air, more cloud, and far fewer visitors, making Dubrovnik feel different outside its summer season. Understanding this seasonal swing, and how it affects both weather and prices, helps in planning when and how to visit.
Weather through the year
Average high in °C and monthly rainfall in mm, from the Open-Meteo archive.
Jan
13°
223mm
Feb
13°
128mm
Mar
16°
253mm
Apr
18°
99mm
May
22°
190mm
Jun
28°
52mm
Jul
31°
52mm
Aug
31°
86mm
Sep
27°
125mm
Oct
22°
171mm
Nov
17°
293mm
Dec
14°
112mm
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a week in Dubrovnik cost?
A week for one traveler runs about $315 on a tight budget, $700 for a mid-range trip covering decent lodging and restaurant meals, or $1,505 for a comfortable to luxury week. These figures simply scale the daily budget, mid-range, and luxury estimates by seven days.
When is the best time to visit Dubrovnik?
June through September get the highest visit scores in the data, matching the warmest days, most sunshine, and least rain. July and August average highs of 30.8C with about 13 to 14 hours of sunshine a day.
Is Dubrovnik safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Croatia Level 1, "Exercise Normal Precautions," though this is a country-level rating, not specific to Dubrovnik. The UK FCDO also describes overall crime levels in Croatia as low, with violent crime rare.
Is a budget trip to Dubrovnik realistic?
Yes, the budget estimate is $45 a day, or $315 over a week, covering basic lodging, simple meals, and local transport. Costs rise quickly if you add private rooms or restaurant dining, so travelers on this tier should expect to be selective.
When is Dubrovnik cheapest to visit?
January, March, and November are listed as the off-season months, when both crowds and prices tend to be lowest. These months also carry lower visit scores, reflecting cooler temperatures and more rain, including 293mm in November.
What about food and getting around?
Coastal cuisine here leans on seafood and grilled dishes, with meal costs already factored into the daily budget, mid-range, and luxury estimates above. The historic core is compact and walkable, and local buses connect it to surrounding areas along the coast.
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
- US State Department travel advisories — public domain, fetched September 21, 2026
- UK FCDO foreign travel advice — Open Government Licence v3, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.