Dubrovnik: Best Time to Visit, May–Jun & Sep–Oct | Trailwind

City guideCroatiaBest time to visit Dubrovnik: May–Jun & Sep–Oct. The walled Pearl of the Adriatic. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: May–Jun & Sep–Oct

Country: 🇭🇷 Croatia

Region: Dubrovnik-Neretva

Population: 42K

Currency: EUR

Language: Croatian

Timezone: UTC+01:00

Nearest airport: Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)

The lay of the landDubrovnik is a walled marvel: limestone streets polished to a shine, massive ramparts you can circle above the Adriatic, and terracotta roofs tumbling to the sea. It is small, spectacular, and busy, so start early or stay late, and use it as a base for island-hopping.When to goThe sweet spot is May–Jun & Sep–Oct. Plan around it and you will catch Dubrovnik close to its best.Getting thereFly into Dubrovnik Airport (DBV). From there Dubrovnik is an easy hop to the center.Know before you go

Walk the city walls at opening or golden hour to beat heat and crowds.

Take the cable car up Mount Srd for the panorama.

Ferry to Lokrum or the Elaphiti Islands for a quieter swim.

What to see

Lovrijenac, Fort Lovrijenac or St. Lawrence Fortress, Italian Fortezza di San Lorenzo, often called "Dubrovnik's Gibraltar", is a fortress and theater outside the western wall of the city of Dubrovnik in Croatia, 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level. Famous for its plays and importance in resisting Venetian rule, it overshadows the two entrances to the city, from the sea, and by land. Early in the 11th century, the Venetians attempted to build a fort on the same spot where Fort Lovrijenac currently stands.

St. Saviour Church, St. Saviour Church is a small votive church located in Dubrovnik's Old Town. It is dedicated to Jesus Christ.

Franciscan Church and Monastery, The Franciscan friary and church is a large complex belonging to the Order of the Friars Minor. It consists of a friary, a church, a library, and a pharmacy. It is situated at the Placa, the main street of Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Walls of Dubrovnik, The Walls of Dubrovnik are a series of defensive stone walls surrounding the city of Dubrovnik in southern Croatia. Ramparts were built in the outlying areas of the city, including the mountain slopes as part of a set of statues from 1272. The existing city walls were constructed mainly during the 13th–17th centuries. The walls run an uninterrupted course of approximately 1,940 metres (6,360 ft) in length, encircling most of the old city, and reach a maximum height of about 25 metres (82 ft).

Sponza Palace, The Sponza Palace, also called Divona, is a 16th-century palace in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Its name is derived from the Latin word "spongia", the spot where rainwater was collected.

Rector's Palace, Dubrovnik, The Rector's Palace is a palace in the city of Dubrovnik that used to serve as the seat of the Rector of the Republic of Ragusa between the 14th century and 1808. It was also the seat of the Minor Council and the state administration. Furthermore, it housed an armoury, the powder magazine, the watch house and a prison.

Dubrovnik Cathedral, The Dubrovnik Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Dubrovnik, Croatia. It is the seat of the Diocese of Dubrovnik. Built in the Baroque style during the early eighteenth century on the site of earlier churches destroyed in the devastating earthquake of 1667, the cathedral is one of the city’s most important religious and architectural landmarks.

Lokrum, Lokrum is an island in the Adriatic Sea 600 metres from the city of Dubrovnik, Croatia. It stretches from northwest to southeast and receives regular ferry service from the Old City port.

Pairs well with

Koločep, 5 mi away

Stari Most, 49 mi away

Mes Bridge, 84 mi away

Šibenik Cathedral, 134 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Dubrovnik?The best time to visit Dubrovnik is May–Jun & Sep–Oct, in Croatia.Where is Dubrovnik?Dubrovnik is in Croatia. The nearest major airport is Dubrovnik Airport (DBV).What is Dubrovnik known for?The walled Pearl of the Adriatic.Dubrovnik month by month: when to visitWhat to plan a trip around, month by month. Jump to a month: May · June · September · OctoberMay in DubrovnikDubrovnik in May. One of the best months to visit Dubrovnik. Typical daytime highs around 22°C.June in DubrovnikDubrovnik in June. One of the best months to visit Dubrovnik. Typical daytime highs around 27°C.September in DubrovnikDubrovnik in September. One of the best months to visit Dubrovnik. Typical daytime highs around 26°C.October in DubrovnikDubrovnik in October. One of the best months to visit Dubrovnik. Typical daytime highs around 22°C.Nearby on TrailwindMore to see near Dubrovnik:

St. Saviour Church

Franciscan Church and Monastery

Walls of Dubrovnik

Rector's Palace, Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik Cathedral

Šibenik Cathedral

Studenica monastery

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