Dubrovnik · Croatia
January
Empty but very wet — 177mm of rain makes this a difficult month even for budget visitors.
Strong option
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Dubrovnik — see the full ranking below.
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High
11.1°C
Low
5.5°C
Rain
177mm
Sun
3.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How January scores in Dubrovnik
Weather
Below average
Value
Perfect
Crowds
Perfect
Events
Low
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in January
- ↑Extraordinary prices: hotels 70–80% cheaper than July–August
- ↑The Old Town walls walkable in total silence — no cruise ship passengers in sight
- ↑Dramatic winter light and storms on the Adriatic can be spectacular from a café terrace
What you sacrifice
- ↓177mm of rain: the Adriatic winter is genuinely wet — days of persistent rain
- ↓Many seasonal restaurants, tour operators, and boat trips closed for the season
- ↓Cold by Dalmatian standards: 5°C overnight, damp and grey
How January compares to May (best month)
| Factor | January | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 8 |
| Value | 10 | 6 |
| Crowds | 10 | 5 |
January in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Dubrovnik, not across destinations. Methodology →