Cavtat weather by month ranges from mild winter temperatures to hot summer conditions, with sunshine hours climbing through spring and peaking in July. The best time to visit Cavtat depends on whether you prefer the warmest, sunniest months or a cooler season for exploring the town and its surroundings.
- Weather source: Dubrovnik’s nearby weather station, published by the Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ).
- Warmest monthly mean: August, at 25.4°C.
- Most sunshine: July, with 350.9 hours.
- Summer event: The annual Cavtat Summer Festival runs from the end of June to the beginning of September.
Cavtat weather by month: temperatures and sunshine
Dubrovnik’s monthly climate figures offer a useful guide to temperatures and sunshine in the Cavtat area.
- January: 9.2°C mean temperature; 130.9 sunshine hours.
- February: 9.6°C; 142.5 sunshine hours.
- March: 11.5°C; 181.1 sunshine hours.
- April: 14.5°C; 214.5 sunshine hours.
- May: 18.7°C; 270.6 sunshine hours.
- June: 22.7°C; 309.4 sunshine hours.
- July: 25.3°C; 350.9 sunshine hours.
- August: 25.4°C; 332.7 sunshine hours.
- September: 21.9°C; 254.7 sunshine hours.
- October: 18.0°C; 201.6 sunshine hours.
- November: 14.1°C; 132.2 sunshine hours.
- December: 10.6°C; 119.9 sunshine hours.
Cavtat in spring
Spring brings a steady rise in both mean temperatures and sunshine, making it a milder period for outdoor plans than winter. The monthly averages move from 11.5°C and 181.1 sunshine hours in March to 18.7°C and 270.6 hours in May.
If you want to combine time by the water with a walk along the coast, use the guide to beaches in Cavtat to compare Žal, Tiha and Rat Peninsula coves.
Summer weather and Cavtat events
Summer is Cavtat’s warmest, sunniest stretch, and it also brings the annual Cavtat Summer Festival.
June averages 22.7°C with 309.4 sunshine hours. July and August have the year’s highest monthly mean temperatures and sunshine totals. The festival runs from the end of June until the beginning of September, with dance and music shows, street performances and classical music concerts. Events are free of charge.
For current conditions, DHMZ offers weather products including Adriatic forecasts, forecasts for small craft, UV information and forecast charts. Check the official site before you go.
Autumn days and shoulder season
Autumn starts warm and sunny, then gradually cools as the days shorten. September averages 21.9°C and 254.7 sunshine hours; October averages 18.0°C and 201.6 hours, followed by November’s 14.1°C and 132.2 hours.
This transition can suit plans that mix time outdoors with a trip inland. The Konavle Valley day trip from Cavtat covers a nearby change of scenery.
Winter in Cavtat
Winter is the coolest, least sunny part of the year in the monthly figures, though mean temperatures remain above 9°C. December averages 10.6°C and 119.9 sunshine hours, while January is the lowest monthly mean at 9.2°C.
February averages 9.6°C and 142.5 sunshine hours, before the upward shift into spring. If you are planning outdoor activities, check DHMZ’s current forecast close to your visit rather than relying on monthly averages.
Hotel Seventh is about a 7-minute walk from Cavtat city centre, and offers four-star hotel rooms in Cavtat.
FAQs
What is the warmest month in Cavtat?
August has the highest monthly mean temperature in the Dubrovnik figures, at 25.4°C.
When does Cavtat get the most sunshine?
July has the highest monthly sunshine total, at 350.9 hours.
When is the Cavtat Summer Festival held?
The annual festival runs from the end of June until the beginning of September, with music, dance, street performances and classical concerts.
Where can you check the forecast for Cavtat?
DHMZ publishes current weather products, including Adriatic forecasts and UV information.