Dubrovnik · Croatia
August
Peak month: maximum prices, maximum crowds, and Dubrovnik under the most pressure.
Worth considering
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Dubrovnik — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
28.5°C
Low
22°C
Rain
42mm
Sun
11.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Dubrovnik
Weather
Excellent
Value
Low
Crowds
Low
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Average
What you gain in August
- ↑Warmest sea of the year (26°C)
- ↑All boat tours, kayaking, and island hopping at full operation
- ↑Adriatic sunsets from Fort Lovrijenac are genuinely magnificent
What you sacrifice
- ↓Hotel prices at annual peak — luxury properties requiring 12-month advance booking
- ↓Old town essentially a queue from 9am to sunset
- ↓28°C+ heat on stone streets with no shade: the wall walk is punishing at midday
How August compares to May (best month)
| Factor | August | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 8 | 8 |
| Value | 2 | 6 |
| Crowds | 2 | 5 |
August in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Dubrovnik, not across destinations. Methodology →