Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is April 2027 a good month to visit Dubrovnik?
Calm — the typical April day in Dubrovnik is calmer than 63% of its year.
The weather is the trade-off here, not the crowds.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Dubrovnik's own year — not a headcount.
April 2027 is the Dubrovnik most visitors never see — Calm on 18 of 30 days — 1 day runs Busy or Packed, mild and wet, around 17°C / 62°F with rain on about 13 days.
Yes, if the weather does not put you off. The typical April day in Dubrovnik is Calm, and only 1 of the 30 days in our window runs Busy or Packed. Expect around 17 °C by day, with rain on about 13 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in France, Germany and the Netherlands. Cruise ships call on 11 of the 30 days, 4 at once on Tuesday 13 April. Early April is the month's quietest stretch in Dubrovnik — the typical day at 36%, against 42% in mid April. The crush is at the Pile gate and the Stradun; the quiet is at Lokrum. The calmest day is Saturday 10 April, the busiest Tuesday 13 April.
In short, quiet and wide open, if the weather doesn't put you off.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Dubrovnik, April ranks 7th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Tue 13 Apr, busier than 65% of the year; its lightest is Sat 10 Apr at 32%.
You won't need skip-the-line tickets here — that's rather the point. A month like this is the one for the longer visit — the guided walk, the food tour, the day out of town, with room and time to enjoy them. see what's on →
Pack for wet first — rain on 13 of 30 days.
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
Wet stone is the thing to plan around in a month this wet.
See walking shoes →
How busy is Dubrovnik in April?
The busiest day is the 13th. Away from those, most days sit Calm. The calmest stretch is the 14th–30th.
Cruise ships are in port on 11 of 30 days; the heaviest is Tue 13 Apr, 4 ships in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 32% of the year and its heaviest at 65%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 13 hours.
Either side of it, May picks up.
Only one day gets genuinely busy — the 13th — a four-ship Tuesday. Every other date is yours to pick.
Thu 01 Apr Calm busier than 37% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Thu 1 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 02 Apr Calm busier than 37% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Fri 2 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 03 Apr Calm busier than 35% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 13:00–16:00
Record Dubrovnik on Sat 3 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 148 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 13:00–16:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 04 Apr Calm busier than 33% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Sun 4 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 05 Apr Lively busier than 59% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 12:00–02:00
- Viking Sea — guest capacity 930
- Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998
Record Dubrovnik on Mon 5 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,188 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 06 Apr Lively busier than 45% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 09:00–18:00
Record Dubrovnik on Tue 6 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 922 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 07 Apr Calm busier than 33% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Wed 7 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 08 Apr Calm busier than 33% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Thu 8 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 09 Apr Lively busier than 46% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Viking Star — guest capacity 930
Record Dubrovnik on Fri 9 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 10 Apr Calm busier than 32% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Sat 10 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 11 Apr Calm busier than 35% of days here · France school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Sun 11 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 12 Apr Calm busier than 35% of days here · France school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Mon 12 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 13 Apr Busy busier than 65% of days here · ⚓4 · France school holidays
- Azura — guest capacity 3,100
- Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930
- Viking Sea — guest capacity 930
- Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 09:00–23:00
Record Dubrovnik on Tue 13 Apr 2027 is forecast Busy. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,108 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in France. Nearest calmer day: Mon 12 Apr (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 14 Apr Lively busier than 46% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Oceania Sirena — guest capacity 684 07:00–19:00
Record Dubrovnik on Wed 14 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 684 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 15 Apr Lively busier than 49% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Oceania Marina — guest capacity 1,258 07:00–17:00
Record Dubrovnik on Thu 15 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,258 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 16 Apr Calm busier than 35% of days here · France school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Fri 16 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 17 Apr Calm busier than 35% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Star Explorer — guest capacity 196 08:00–17:00
Record Dubrovnik on Sat 17 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 196 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 18 Apr Calm busier than 38% of days here · France school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Sun 18 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 19 Apr Lively busier than 59% of days here · ⚓3 · France school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 12:00–02:00
- Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930
- Viking Star — guest capacity 930
Record Dubrovnik on Mon 19 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,120 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 20 Apr Lively busier than 46% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Viking Mars — guest capacity 928
Record Dubrovnik on Tue 20 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 928 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 21 Apr Calm busier than 36% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 09:00–23:00
Record Dubrovnik on Wed 21 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 148 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–23:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 22 Apr Calm busier than 36% of days here · France school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Thu 22 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 23 Apr Calm busier than 36% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Star Explorer — guest capacity 196 08:00–22:00
Record Dubrovnik on Fri 23 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 196 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–22:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 24 Apr Calm busier than 38% of days here · France school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Sat 24 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 25 Apr Lively busier than 47% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Viking Star — guest capacity 930
Record Dubrovnik on Sun 25 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 26 Apr Calm busier than 37% of days here · France school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Mon 26 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 27 Apr Lively busier than 40% of days here · France school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Tue 27 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: France school holidays; Netherlands public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 28 Apr Lively busier than 56% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- AIDAblu — guest capacity 2,192 08:00–22:00
Record Dubrovnik on Wed 28 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,192 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 29 Apr Lively busier than 55% of days here · ⚓2 · France school holidays
- Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 08:00–18:00
- Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 09:00–23:00
Record Dubrovnik on Thu 29 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,408 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 30 Apr Calm busier than 37% of days here · France school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Fri 30 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-04-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of April is quietest in Dubrovnik?
Early April is the month's quietest stretch in Dubrovnik — the typical day at 36%, against 42% in mid April.
The upside of a quiet April
- Walk straight into the sights that sell out in high season — no timed ticket, no queue.
- Keep the days loose — decide over breakfast, not weeks ahead.
- Photograph the landmarks empty — the shot everyone else queues for.
No queues to skip, and nothing to book ahead — that's the whole point.
April weather in Dubrovnik
Mild — around 17°C / 62°F, with a light jacket for the evenings, with rain on about 13 days, so keep a layer handy.
This is the value month: no need to book far ahead, and the freedom to change plans on the day is part of what you're getting.
More about Dubrovnik in April
Based on: Croatia's public holidays · school vacations across France, Germany, the Netherlands and Poland · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
