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Dubrovnik or Split?
Both are culture, history and architecture destinations in Europe. Dubrovnik adds islands and romantic. Split adds food and beaches.
| Dubrovnik | Split | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Croatia | Croatia |
| Cost of a week | expensive | mid-priced |
| Crowds at peak | medium | medium |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Warmest month | July, 31°C | July, 32°C |
| Coolest month | January, 12°C | January, 11°C |
| Known for | City Walls, Stradun, Rector's Palace, Mount Srđ, Franciscan Monastery | Diocletian’s Palace, Peristyle, Marjan Hill, Riva, Bačvice Beach |
Month by month, side by side
| Month | Dubrovnik | Split |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 11°C |
| Feb | 13°C | 13°C |
| Mar | 14°C | 14°C |
| Apr | 16°C | 17°C |
| May | 22°C | 23°C |
| Jun | 27°C | 29°C |
| Jul | 31°C | 32°C |
| Aug | 30°C | 31°C |
| Sep | 26°C | 27°C |
| Oct | 22°C | 22°C |
| Nov | 17°C | 17°C |
| Dec | 14°C | 13°C |
So which one?
Pick Dubrovnik if…
you want islands and romantic. It suits luxury particularly well.
Pick Split if…
you want food and beaches. It suits groups of friends particularly well.
Both are at their best in May, June, September, October.
Book whichever wins
Common questions
Is Dubrovnik or Split cheaper?
Dubrovnik is expensive for a week, Split is mid-priced.
Which is warmer, Dubrovnik or Split?
Dubrovnik peaks at 31°C in July; Split peaks at 32°C in July.
Can you do both in one trip?
Yes — they are in the same country, so combining them is straightforward.
Temperatures are measured averages (ERA5, Open-Meteo). Hotel links are partner links — your price is unchanged.