Best time to visit Dubrovnik (and when it is crowded)

Dubrovnik month by month

How crowded Dubrovnik gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Dubrovnik in January

Quiet

Dubrovnik in February

Quiet

Dubrovnik in March

Quiet

Dubrovnik in April

Quiet

Dubrovnik in May

Very Busy

Dubrovnik in June

Packed

Dubrovnik in July

Packed

Dubrovnik in August

Packed

Dubrovnik in September

Packed

Dubrovnik in October

Quiet

Dubrovnik in November

Quiet

Dubrovnik in December

Quiet

A typical year, week by week

Quieter alternatives

Similar places that stay calmer in peak season.

Keep exploring

• Where to go in January to avoid the crowds
• See the most crowded destinations, ranked by crowd data
• Read our less crowded travel guides

Common questions

Is Dubrovnik busy?

Dubrovnik gets busiest in June, July, and August. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Dubrovnik?

For thinner crowds, visit Dubrovnik in January, February, March, April, October, November, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Dubrovnik least crowded?

Dubrovnik is least crowded in January, February, March, April, October, November, and December.