Dubrovnik weather in December
Dubrovnik in December averages 7°C (45°F), 198 mm of rain and 3.6 hours of sun a day. It is one of the wetter months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Dubrovnik, December is the second coldest, the wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 7°C (45°F)
4–10°C · 39–50°F
- Rainfall
- 198 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- 3.6 h
hours per day
What is Dubrovnik like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Expect frequent rain — this is a wet month.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Dubrovnik in December?
A proper waterproof, not a folding umbrella
198 mm in the month usually arrives as heavy bursts that an umbrella will not cover.
A dry bag for phone and documents
Worth it for one downpour caught between the taxi and the door.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (39°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Dubrovnik is 4.4°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 11°C (53°F).
December in Dubrovnik is 0.9°C warmer than January and 58 mm wetter than it, which averages 6°C (43°F).
Daylight in Dubrovnik in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 4 minutes in Dubrovnik, rising about 07:10 and setting about 16:14 local time.
December ends 11 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Dubrovnik has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Dubrovnik
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Dubrovnik
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Dubrovnik weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 43°F | 141 mm |
| February | 7°C / 45°F | 121 mm |
| March | 11°C / 52°F | 112 mm |
| April | 15°C / 58°F | 127 mm |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 90 mm |
| June | 24°C / 74°F | 71 mm |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 54 mm |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 62 mm |
| September | 22°C / 71°F | 143 mm |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 145 mm |
| November | 11°C / 53°F | 192 mm |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | 198 mm |
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FAQs about Dubrovnik in December
December climate averages for Dubrovnik, 1991–2020.
Dubrovnik averages 7°C (45°F) in December, ranging from about 4°C (39°F) at night to 10°C (50°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Yes, a lot. December brings about 198 mm, which makes it one of the wetter months here — expect heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle.
Yes. December averages 7°C (45°F) against 6°C (43°F) in January — 0.9°C warmer.
December is 4.4°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 3.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 4 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Dubrovnik.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:10 and sunset about 16:14 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 11 minutes shorter than it starts.
