Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is August 2027 a good month to visit Dubrovnik?
Busy — the typical August day in Dubrovnik is busier than 84% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in August, that is the trade. If not, December is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Dubrovnik's own year — not a headcount.
August 2027 is peak-season Dubrovnik: hot and showery, around 30°C / 86°F, and Busy or Packed on all 31 days — 16 of them Busy, the other 15 Packed.
No — not if you want Dubrovnik to yourself. Every one of August's 31 days in our window is Busy or Packed, and the typical day is Busy. It is crowded throughout. Expect around 30 °C by day, with rain on about 6 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in the Netherlands, Germany and France. Cruise ships call on 25 of the 31 days, 7 at once on Tuesday 17 August. No week of August is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Busy throughout; pick by day instead. For similar weather with fewer people, come in June or September. The crush is at the Pile gate and the Stradun; the quiet is at Lokrum. The calmest day is Friday 27 August, the busiest Tuesday 17 August.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Dubrovnik, August ranks 2nd for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Tue 17 Aug, busier than 100% of the year; its lightest is Fri 27 Aug at 72%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Plan around the heat — around 30°C by day.
Refilling costs nothing and saves the walk to find a shop.
See water bottles →
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How busy is Dubrovnik in August?
The busiest days are the 3rd, 9th, 12th and 17th, and 27 more.
Cruise ships are in port on 25 of 31 days; the heaviest is Tue 17 Aug, 7 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 72% of the year and its heaviest at 100%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 14 hours.
Either side of it, September is a little calmer.
The lightest days are the 13th, 20th and 27th. Still busy — but the easiest of the month.
Sun 01 Aug Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Le Ponant — guest capacity 32 16:00–23:00
Record Dubrovnik on Sun 1 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 32 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 16:00–23:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Aug Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 12:00–02:00
Record Dubrovnik on Mon 2 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,260 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–02:00. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; France school holidays. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓6 · Germany school holidays
- Azura — guest capacity 3,100
- Le Ponant — guest capacity 32 06:00–18:00
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 07:00–19:00
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 07:00–23:00
- Royal Clipper — guest capacity 227
- Silver Ray — guest capacity 556 09:00–21:00
Record Dubrovnik on Tue 3 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,801 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 2 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Aug Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Mein Schiff 4 — guest capacity 2,506 07:00–22:00
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 20:00–09:00
Record Dubrovnik on Wed 4 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,605 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 2 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 08:00–18:00
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 04:00–21:00
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 17:00–21:00
Record Dubrovnik on Thu 5 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,191 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 6 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Aug Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Seabourn Ovation — guest capacity 600 07:00–23:00
Record Dubrovnik on Fri 6 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 600 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Aug Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Emerald Azzurra — guest capacity 100 02:00–?
- Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930
Record Dubrovnik on Sat 7 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,030 guests at double occupancy. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Aug Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Emerald Azzurra — guest capacity 100
- Le Ponant — guest capacity 32 16:00–23:00
- Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081
Record Dubrovnik on Sun 8 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,213 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 10:00–23:00
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 10:00–23:00
- Silver Ray — guest capacity 556 08:00–18:00
Record Dubrovnik on Mon 9 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,165 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 8 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Aug Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Le Ponant — guest capacity 32 06:00–18:00
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 07:00–19:00
Record Dubrovnik on Tue 10 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,982 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 8 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Ascent — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
- Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
- Viking Star — guest capacity 930
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 20:00–09:00
Record Dubrovnik on Wed 11 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,217 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 13 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 12 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 07:00–17:00
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 04:00–21:00
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 18:00–14:00
Record Dubrovnik on Thu 12 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,217 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 13 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Aug Busy busier than 73% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Fri 13 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 14 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Constellation — guest capacity 2,130 08:00–18:00
- Emerald Kaia — guest capacity 128 02:00–?
- MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 12:00–23:00
- Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 13:00–23:00
Record Dubrovnik on Sat 14 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,104 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 13 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Aug Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany public holiday
- Le Ponant — guest capacity 32 16:00–23:00
Record Dubrovnik on Sun 15 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: Germany public holiday; France public holiday; Poland public holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 32 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 16:00–23:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Aug Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 12:00–02:00
Record Dubrovnik on Mon 16 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,260 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–02:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Aug Packed the busiest day in our forecast · ⚓7 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
- Le Ponant — guest capacity 32 06:00–18:00
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 07:00–19:00
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 07:00–23:00
- Royal Clipper — guest capacity 227
- Scarlet Lady — guest capacity 2,770 08:00–20:00
- Viking Star — guest capacity 930
Record Dubrovnik on Tue 17 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed, the busiest day of its forecast year. 7 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,015 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 16 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Aug Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Constellation — guest capacity 2,130 08:00–18:00
Record Dubrovnik on Wed 18 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,130 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓5 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 08:00–18:00
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 04:00–21:00
- Seven Seas Prestige — guest capacity 850 07:00–16:00
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–22:00
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 17:00–21:00
Record Dubrovnik on Thu 19 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,769 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 18 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Aug Busy busier than 73% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 13:00–17:00
Record Dubrovnik on Fri 20 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 148 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 13:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 3 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Aug Busy busier than 73% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Sat 21 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 3 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660 07:00–19:00
- Oceania Allura — guest capacity 1,200 09:00–18:00
Record Dubrovnik on Sun 22 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,860 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 21 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Aug Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Le Bougainville — guest capacity 184 16:00–23:00
- Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 10:00–23:00
- Oceania Sonata — guest capacity 1,338 08:00–17:00
Record Dubrovnik on Mon 23 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,916 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Tue 24 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Aug Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 07:00–19:00
Record Dubrovnik on Tue 24 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,950 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 3 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Aug Busy busier than 78% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 20:00–09:00
Record Dubrovnik on Wed 25 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,029 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 3 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Aug Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 04:00–21:00
- National Geographic Orion — guest capacity 102
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 17:00–21:00
Record Dubrovnik on Thu 26 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,033 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 25 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Aug Busy busier than 72% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Fri 27 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 3 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Aug Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Emerald Kaia — guest capacity 128 02:00–?
- MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 12:00–23:00
Record Dubrovnik on Sat 28 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,050 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 3 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Aug Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓5 · Germany school holidays
- Emerald Kaia — guest capacity 128
- Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081
- SeaDream II — guest capacity 112
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–23:00
- World Traveller — guest capacity 196 08:00–02:00
Record Dubrovnik on Sun 29 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,245 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 28 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓5 · Germany school holidays
- Azamara Onward — guest capacity 684 08:00–22:00
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 12:00–02:00
- National Geographic Orion — guest capacity 102
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 10:00–23:00
- World Traveller — guest capacity 196 20:00–?
Record Dubrovnik on Mon 30 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,178 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; Netherlands school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Tue 31 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 31 Aug Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 07:00–19:00
- Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 13:00–17:00
Record Dubrovnik on Tue 31 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,098 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 3 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-08-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of August is quietest in Dubrovnik?
No week of August is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Busy throughout; pick by day instead.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- The heaviest port day is Tue 17 Aug — 7 ships in at once. See the marquee sights on a lighter day, or be there for opening time.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
August weather in Dubrovnik
Real heat — around 30°C / 86°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on about 6 days.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Dubrovnik in August
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.
