Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly

Is July 2027 a good month to visit Dubrovnik?

Packed — July is Dubrovnik's busiest month: the typical day is busier than 85% of its year.

If you are coming for something that only happens in July, that is the trade. If not, December is quieter.

Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Dubrovnik's own year — not a headcount.

July is Dubrovnik at its busiest: hot and dry, around 30°C / 86°F, and Busy or Packed on all 31 days — 17 of them Packed, the other 14 Busy.

No — not if you want Dubrovnik to yourself. Every one of July's 31 days in our window is Busy or Packed, and the typical day is Packed. It is crowded throughout. Expect around 30 °C by day, with rain on about 3 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Cruise ships call on 25 of the 31 days, 5 at once on Thursday 22 July. No week of July is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed 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 2 July, the busiest Tuesday 6 July.

In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.

Across the 12 months we forecast for Dubrovnik, July is the busiest of them all. Its heaviest day is Tue 6 Jul, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Fri 2 Jul at 67%.

Crowds
Busy or Packed · all 31
0 calm · 0 lively
Weather
30°C / 86°F
rain ~3 days
Value
Peak price in queues
worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds

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 →

What to pack for Dubrovnik in July

Plan around the heat — around 30°C by day.

Reusable steel water bottles
around 30°C by day Reusable water bottle

Refilling costs nothing and saves the walk to find a shop.

See water bottles →
A pair of worn walking trainers, seen from above
most sightseeing is on foot Comfortable walking shoes

The one thing you wear all day, every day of the trip.

See walking shoes →

How busy is Dubrovnik in July?

The busiest days are the 6th, 17th, 18th and 21st, and 27 more.

Cruise ships are in port on 25 of 31 days; the heaviest is Thu 22 Jul, 5 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 67% of the year and its heaviest at 99%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 15 hours.

Either side of it, June is about half as busy.

The lightest days are the 2nd, 5th and 9th. Still busy — but the easiest of the month.
CalmLivelyBusyPacked⚓ ships in port · % = busier than this share of the year · tap any day for its full forecast
Easiest daysFri 2 · Mon 5 · Fri 9 — The lightest days are the 2nd, 5th and 9th. Still busy — but the easiest of the month.
Busiest daysTue 6 · Sat 17 · Sun 18 · Wed 21 — the heaviest of 31 busier days — check the calendar for the rest.
Thu 01 Jul Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • 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 1 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,931 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 30 Jun (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-2027-07-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 02 Jul Busy busier than 67% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dubrovnik on Fri 2 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 27 Jun (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-07-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 03 Jul Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Azura — guest capacity 3,100
  • Celebrity Constellation — guest capacity 2,130 08:00–18:00
  • Emerald Kaia — guest capacity 128 02:00–?
  • Oceania Sirena — guest capacity 684 07:00–19:00

Record Dubrovnik on Sat 3 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,042 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Fri 2 Jul (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-2027-07-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 04 Jul Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Carnival Sunshine — guest capacity 3,002 08:00–18:00
  • Emerald Kaia — guest capacity 128

Record Dubrovnik on Sun 4 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,130 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 5 Jul (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-2027-07-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 05 Jul Busy busier than 67% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dubrovnik on Mon 5 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 27 Jun (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-07-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 06 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
  • MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 07:00–19:00
  • Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 07:00–23:00
  • Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930

Record Dubrovnik on Tue 6 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,986 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 5 Jul (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-2027-07-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 07 Jul Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Constellation — guest capacity 2,130 08:00–18:00
  • Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660 07:00–18:00
  • ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 20:00–09:00

Record Dubrovnik on Wed 7 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,889 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 5 Jul (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-2027-07-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 08 Jul Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • 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 18:00–14:00

Record Dubrovnik on Thu 8 Jul 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. Nearest calmer day: Fri 9 Jul (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-2027-07-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 09 Jul Busy busier than 68% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 08:00–17:00

Record Dubrovnik on Fri 9 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 148 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 27 Jun (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-07-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 10 Jul Busy busier than 68% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Emerald Raiya — guest capacity 128

Record Dubrovnik on Sat 10 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 128 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sun 27 Jun (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-07-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 11 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 10:00–20:00
  • Star Clipper — guest capacity 170

Record Dubrovnik on Sun 11 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,282 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 27 Jun (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-2027-07-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 12 Jul Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; UK public holiday; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 10:00–23:00
  • Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930

Record Dubrovnik on Mon 12 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,324 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; France school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Sun 11 Jul (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-2027-07-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 13 Jul Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
‹ Mon 12 Jul·Wed 14 Jul ›This day in full →Ships in port 07:00–22:00
Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 07:00–19:00
  • VidantaWorld Elegant — guest capacity 298 12:00–22:00

Record Dubrovnik on Tue 13 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,248 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–22:00. 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-2027-07-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 14 Jul Busy busier than 77% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France public holiday; Netherlands school holidays
‹ Tue 13 Jul·Thu 15 Jul ›This day in full →Ships in port 12:00–23:00
Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 12:00–23:00

Record Dubrovnik on Wed 14 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: Germany school holidays; France public holiday; Netherlands school holidays. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 922 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–23:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-07-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 15 Jul Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 04:00–21:00
  • Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 08:00–15:00
  • ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 17:00–21:00

Record Dubrovnik on Thu 15 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,855 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 14 Jul (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-2027-07-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 16 Jul Busy busier than 69% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dubrovnik on Fri 16 Jul 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-2027-07-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 17 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Azura — guest capacity 3,100
  • Emerald Kaia — guest capacity 128 02:00–?
  • Scarlet Lady — guest capacity 2,770 08:00–22:00
  • Seven Seas Grandeur — guest capacity 754 07:00–16:00

Record Dubrovnik on Sat 17 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,752 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 16 Jul (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-2027-07-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 18 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 07:00–23:00
  • Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081

Record Dubrovnik on Sun 18 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,296 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 19 Jul (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-2027-07-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 19 Jul Busy busier than 71% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
‹ Sun 18 Jul·Tue 20 Jul ›This day in full →Ships in port 08:00–22:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Ritz Carlton Ilma — guest capacity 448 08:00–21:00
  • Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 09:00–22:00

Record Dubrovnik on Mon 19 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 596 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–22:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-07-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 20 Jul Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓6 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • 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
  • VidantaWorld Elegant — guest capacity 298 08:00–20:00
  • Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928

Record Dubrovnik on Tue 20 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,371 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 19 Jul (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-2027-07-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 21 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Ascent — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
  • Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660 07:00–18:00
  • ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 20:00–09:00

Record Dubrovnik on Wed 21 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,019 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 19 Jul (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-2027-07-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 22 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓5 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 08:00–18:00
  • Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 04:00–21:00
  • Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 10:00–23:00
  • Seven Seas Grandeur — guest capacity 754 07:00–13:00
  • ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 17:00–21:00

Record Dubrovnik on Thu 22 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,160 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 23 Jul (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-2027-07-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 23 Jul Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Emerald Azzurra — guest capacity 100

Record Dubrovnik on Fri 23 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 100 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-07-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 24 Jul Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Constellation — guest capacity 2,130 08:00–18:00
  • Viking Star — guest capacity 930

Record Dubrovnik on Sat 24 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,060 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 23 Jul (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-2027-07-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 25 Jul Busy busier than 78% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Emerald Azzurra — guest capacity 100
  • Le Ponant — guest capacity 32 16:00–23:00
  • Oceania Allura — guest capacity 1,200 07:00–16:00

Record Dubrovnik on Sun 25 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,332 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-2027-07-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 26 Jul Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 10:00–23:00
  • Ritz Carlton Ilma — guest capacity 448 08:00–16:00

Record Dubrovnik on Mon 26 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,842 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 25 Jul (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-2027-07-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 27 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓5 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Constellation — guest capacity 2,130 11:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Seven Seas Prestige — guest capacity 850 07:00–16:00

Record Dubrovnik on Tue 27 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,132 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 28 Jul (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-2027-07-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 28 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
‹ Tue 27 Jul·Thu 29 Jul ›This day in full →Ships in port 08:00–18:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 08:00–18:00
  • ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 20:00–09:00

Record Dubrovnik on Wed 28 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,023 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. 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-2027-07-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 29 Jul Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • AIDAblu — guest capacity 2,192 07:00–18:00
  • 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 29 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,123 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 28 Jul (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-2027-07-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 30 Jul Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Star — guest capacity 930

Record Dubrovnik on Fri 30 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 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-2027-07-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 31 Jul Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Emerald Kaia — guest capacity 128 02:00–?
  • Emerald Raiya — guest capacity 128
  • MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 12:00–23:00

Record Dubrovnik on Sat 31 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,178 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-2027-07-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

How does August compare? →

Which week of July is quietest in Dubrovnik?

Early
Packed
85%
Mid
Packed
87%
Late
Packed
86%

No week of July is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead.

Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds

–9am
Own the morning.The ships dock and unload mid-morning. The headline sights before nine are yours.
10–5
Go where the day-trippers don't.Away from the headline sights it stays manageable all day. Save the marquee ones.
5pm+
Take the city back.Ships sail by early evening and the squares empty out — the best hour of the day.

Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.

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July weather in Dubrovnik

Real heat — around 30°C / 86°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on only about 3 days. The days are long too — close to 15 hours of light — so the evenings stay open for walking once the heat drops.

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.

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More about Dubrovnik in July

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.

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