Planning a trip to Dubrovnik in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +52°F and approximately 14 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 10 rainy days and 158 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Dubrovnik;
Average weather
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+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
158 mm
Total precipitation
61%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dubrovnik has good weather in January.
Average temperature in Dubrovnik in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dubrovnik for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +63°F during the day to a minimum of +34°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +52°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +52°F.
Is Dubrovnik warm or cold in January?
Dubrovnik is typically chill in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +55°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +45°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Dubrovnik, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Dubrovnik in January
Dubrovnik weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+55°F
+52°F
+54°F
Min. temperature
+28°F
+19°F
+25°F
Max. temperature
+68°F
+64°F
+66°F
Rainfall
203 mm
158 mm
152 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
63%
61%
60%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
13
14
13
Cloudy days
6
7
6
Rainy days
12
10
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
January often has better weather than December.It’s getting colder in January. From +55°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +52°F.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 203 mm to 158 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 63% to 61%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 13 to 14.
Next month (February) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Dubrovnik in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 15 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.
The average wind speed in Dubrovnik is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Dubrovnik based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 47 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dubrovnik wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 250 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Dubrovnik?
This is the weather in Dubrovnik in January 2023:
1 January
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+62°F
2 January
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+61°F
3 January
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+56°F
4 January
🌧️
+56°F
5 January
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+58°F
6 January
🌧️
+58°F
7 January
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+55°F
8 January
🌧️
+51°F
9 January
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+49°F
10 January
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+49°F
11 January
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+50°F
12 January
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+50°F
13 January
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+50°F
14 January
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+57°F
15 January
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+56°F
16 January
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+55°F
17 January
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+55°F
18 January
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+51°F
19 January
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+50°F
20 January
🌧️
+50°F
21 January
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+47°F
22 January
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+46°F
23 January
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+45°F
24 January
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+40°F
25 January
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+45°F
26 January
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+51°F
27 January
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+52°F
28 January
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+51°F
29 January
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+48°F
30 January
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+52°F
31 January
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+52°F
In January 2023 Dubrovnik had 24 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 50%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 12%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 20 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Dubrovnik climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Dubrovnik in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+50°F) and the highest in 2007 (+59°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 371 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dubrovnik in January:
Is January a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
January is a really good time to go to Dubrovnik. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Dubrovnik.
Can you sunbathe in Dubrovnik in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Dubrovnik rainy in January?
Dubrovnik is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Dubrovnik in January?
The amount of sunny days in Dubrovnik during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Croatia
Check out the weather for other cities in Croatia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dubrovnik, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.