The climate of Dubrovnik, which is not "cut off" from the Adriatic Sea by islands, is milder and warmer than many other resort areas in Dalmatia. The average annual temperature in Dubrovnik is around +17°C, with an August high of +31°C and a January low of +9-11°C. The most pleasant months for family vacations are June and September, when there is little or no heat and the beaches are not crowded.
A characteristic feature of Dubrovnik's Mediterranean climate is heavy precipitation, which falls mainly between November and January (on average, up to 13 rainy days per month are recorded). They are brought by squally Yugo winds, which are occasionally replaced by cold bora. The midday summer hours are more characterized by the refreshing Maestrales, while the evening hours are characterized by the cool tramontana coming down from the mountains.
The rainy season in Dubrovnik starts in mid-November and can last until the first days of March. Snow is rare in Dubrovnik, but it is fully replaced by icy showers "seasoned" by cool mountain winds.
The vegetation and animal life of Dubrovnik
The coastal zone of Dubrovnik pleases the eye with typical Mediterranean vegetation: palms, cypresses, laurels, olives, citrus, almond and fig groves, vineyards, fragrant herbs. The expanses of the island of Lokrum are mesmerized by the colors of the subtropical forest, where stone oaks and the famous Aleppo pines with light yellow needles grow.
The animal world of Dubrovnik is not so diverse. Hedgehogs, hares and bats can be found along the coastal strip, while poisonous Mediterranean rhinoceros vipers hide behind rocky thickets. Dubrovnik's marine life is mostly harmless, with plenty of crustaceans, squid, and colorful fish.
