Dubrovnik November — winter storm over the Adriatic coast

Dubrovnik · Croatia

November

The wettest month of the year — 222mm. Budget but genuinely challenging.

Strong option

#9 of 12 months

There are better months for Dubrovnik — see the full ranking below.

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Climate

High

15.4°C

Low

9.8°C

Rain

222mm

Sun

4.8hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How November scores in Dubrovnik

Weather
Low
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Low
Atmosphere
Good

What you gain in November

  • Budget accommodation: lowest rates outside January
  • Old town almost entirely to yourself — a rare and strange experience
  • The Bora wind creates dramatic sea conditions — powerful and atmospheric if you embrace it

What you sacrifice

  • 222mm: the wettest month of the Adriatic calendar — persistent, heavy rain is the norm
  • Many restaurants, bars, and tour operators closed or operating skeleton staff
  • Dark, grey, and wet: not the Dubrovnik you came to see

How November compares to May (best month)

FactorNovemberMay
Weather
2
8
Value
9
6
Crowds
9
5

November in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Dubrovnik, not across destinations. Methodology →