Dubrovnik · Croatia
December
Very wet, mild, and quiet — Christmas in Dubrovnik is atmospheric but damp.
Strong option
#11 of 12 months
There are better months for Dubrovnik — see the full ranking below.
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High
11.6°C
Low
6.2°C
Rain
198mm
Sun
4hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How December scores in Dubrovnik
Weather
Low
Value
Very good
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in December
- ↑Christmas decorations in the Stradun are genuinely lovely — not overcrowded
- ↑Affordable hotels outside Christmas week
- ↑Advent market in the old town: small and authentic compared to Central European versions
What you sacrifice
- ↓198mm: nearly as wet as November — persistent rain throughout
- ↓Christmas week and New Year spikes prices back up sharply
- ↓Limited tourist infrastructure operating through December
How December compares to May (best month)
| Factor | December | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 2 | 8 |
| Value | 7 | 6 |
| Crowds | 8 | 5 |
December in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Dubrovnik, not across destinations. Methodology →