Dubrovnik water temperature
The sea off Dubrovnik is warmest in August, around 78°F (26°C), and coolest in February, around 57°F (14°C).
Photo: Zysko serhii, CC BY-SA 4.0
Sea temperature by month
| Month | Sea | Feels | Air high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | Cold: wetsuit | 54°F |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | Cold: wetsuit | 55°F |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | Cold: wetsuit | 58°F |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | Cold: wetsuit | 62°F |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | Cool: wetsuit for long swims | 71°F |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | Refreshing | 78°F |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | Warm | 83°F |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | Warm | 83°F |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | Pleasant | 77°F |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | Refreshing | 70°F |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | Cool: wetsuit for long swims | 62°F |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | Cold: wetsuit | 56°F |
Average sea-surface temperature just offshore, 1991–2020. Water in shallow bays runs a little warmer on sunny afternoons.
On the water in Dubrovnik
Questions
When is the water warmest in Dubrovnik?
August, at about 78°F (26°C).
Can you swim in Dubrovnik all year?
The water is comfortably warm (73°F/23°C or more) in July, August, September. Outside those months most people want a wetsuit for long swims.
Do I need a wetsuit to snorkel in Dubrovnik?
In February, at 57°F, a 3 mm wetsuit makes a long snorkel much more comfortable. Many tours include or rent one.
