Dubrovnik · Croatia
September
The ideal window: summer conditions with 30–40% fewer people and prices falling.
Best match
#2 of 12 months
September is one of the best times to visit Dubrovnik.
Climate
High
24.9°C
Low
18.5°C
Rain
84mm
Sun
9.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How September scores in Dubrovnik
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Above average
Crowds
Above average
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in September
- ↑Sea still 24°C — the most pleasant swimming month without July's overcrowding
- ↑Wall walk genuinely manageable: cruise ships reducing their Dubrovnik calls
- ↑Prices falling 25–35% from August peak
What you sacrifice
- ↓First autumn rains return: 84mm — some September afternoons wet
- ↓Still moderately priced: the budget window hasn't fully opened
- ↓Early September barely different from August in crowd levels
How September compares to May (best month)
| Factor | September | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 8 |
| Value | 5 | 6 |
| Crowds | 5 | 5 |
September in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Dubrovnik, not across destinations. Methodology →