Dubrovnik · Croatia
July
Technically perfect. Practically the most crowded 2km² in the Mediterranean.
Strong option
#10 of 12 months
There are better months for Dubrovnik — see the full ranking below.
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High
28.3°C
Low
21.8°C
Rain
21mm
Sun
12hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How July scores in Dubrovnik
Weather
Excellent
Value
Low
Crowds
Low
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Above average
What you gain in July
- ↑Virtually zero rain (21mm): sun-guaranteed Adriatic days
- ↑Sea at 25°C: the most beautiful swimming of the year
- ↑Dubrovnik Summer Festival at peak programming
What you sacrifice
- ↓The most expensive and most crowded month of the year: the old town walls are not safely walkable at midday
- ↓Up to 8,000 cruise passengers per day flood the Stradun — a 700m street built for a city of 10,000
- ↓Some residents have petitioned to ban tourists entirely in July: the strain on infrastructure is real
How July compares to May (best month)
| Factor | July | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 8 | 8 |
| Value | 2 | 6 |
| Crowds | 2 | 5 |
July in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Dubrovnik, not across destinations. Methodology →