Côte d'Azur vs Dubrovnik: which is better and when?

Côte d'Azur and Dubrovnik are both strong holiday picks — but their weather differs through the year. Here's how they compare on temperature, sunshine and rain, using twenty years of climate data.

MonthCôte d'Azur Temp °CDubrovnik Temp °C
January8.1°C6.8°C
February9.6°C8.3°C
March11.6°C10.1°C
April13.8°C12.9°C
May17.6°C17.8°C
June22.5°C23°C
July25.2°C25.9°C
August25.2°C25.8°C
September21.9°C21.8°C
October17.4°C17.1°C
November12.7°C13.5°C
December9.6°C10°C

Côte d'Azur is the warmer choice overall across the year.

For a midsummer beach week, Côte d'Azur has the edge in July.

For winter sun (Nov–Feb), Côte d'Azur stays more reliably warm and bright.

If avoiding rain matters most, Côte d'Azur is the safer bet.

Choose Côte d'Azur if you want the warmer, sunnier option.

Choose Dubrovnik if you'd rather have the driest possible week.

Is Côte d'Azur or Dubrovnik warmer?

Côte d'Azur is the warmer of the two across the year, based on twenty years of climate averages.

Which has better weather for a summer holiday, Côte d'Azur or Dubrovnik?

For a July beach trip, Côte d'Azur scores higher on our warm-and-dry profile; Côte d'Azur is best around June, July, August and Dubrovnik around June, July, August.

Which is drier, Côte d'Azur or Dubrovnik?

Côte d'Azur has fewer rainy days a week on average across the year.