Croatia (Dubrovnik) · March
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 12° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 25° | 21° | 17° | 13° |
MINMIN | 6° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 14° | 11° | 7° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 6h | 8h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 11h | 9h | 7h | 5h | 4h |
🌊Water Temp | 14° | 14° | 14° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 18° | 16° |
🌧Rain Days | 10d149mm | 9d150mm | 9d133mm | 7d94mm | 6d71mm | 4d55mm | 2d36mm | 2d45mm | 5d103mm | 6d123mm | 10d164mm | 10d173mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
March in Croatia (Dubrovnik) is on the cool side — with highs around 14°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 14°C, cooling to 8°C at night (daily average: 11°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 9 rain days with 133 mm total. At 14°C, the water is still quite cool in March — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Croatia (Dubrovnik) in March
- Warme Jacke
- Pullover und warme Lagen
- Lange Hosen
- Wärmende Schuhe
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit Croatia (Dubrovnik)?
- March is not an optimal month for Croatia (Dubrovnik) (Score: 42/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Croatia (Dubrovnik) in March?
- In March, Croatia (Dubrovnik) sees daily highs of 14°C. Nights cool to 8°C, with a daily average of 11°C.
- How much rain falls in Croatia (Dubrovnik) in March?
- In March, Croatia (Dubrovnik) receives an average of 133 mm of rain over 9 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Croatia (Dubrovnik) get in March?
- Croatia (Dubrovnik) averages 7 sunshine hours per day in March — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Croatia (Dubrovnik) in March?
- Water temperature in Croatia (Dubrovnik) in March averages 14°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.