Dubrovnik · Croatia
March
Tourism begins to stir but rain remains heavy — the shoulder is not yet open.
Best match
#6 of 12 months
There are better months for Dubrovnik — see the full ranking below.
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High
13.9°C
Low
7.8°C
Rain
150mm
Sun
5.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Dubrovnik
Weather
Average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in March
- ↑Some restaurants and tour operators reopening from mid-March
- ↑Prices still very low: spring value before summer prices arrive
- ↑Wildflowers appearing on the island hikes — some coastal walks genuinely lovely
What you sacrifice
- ↓150mm still heavy: outdoor Dubrovnik remains hit-and-miss
- ↓Tourist infrastructure patchy — check specific hotels and restaurants are open
- ↓Cable car to Mount Srđ sometimes closed for maintenance
How March compares to May (best month)
| Factor | March | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 8 |
| Value | 9 | 6 |
| Crowds | 9 | 5 |
March in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Dubrovnik, not across destinations. Methodology →