Dubrovnik benefits of Mediterranean climate with subtropical influences. Dubrovnik has hot, moderately dry summers and mild winters. In summer, the wind Maestral blows from the sea, refreshing the air. In winter, 2 winds are competing: the north wind Bora blows cold and the south wind Yugo brings rain. Dubrovnik and Croatia count among the sunniest parts of southern Europe.
The air temperatures can slightly vary, depending on the area. Typically, in July and August daytime temperatures reach 28 °C (82 °F), and at night drop to around 23 °C (73 °F). In Spring and Autumn, temperatures are typically between 20 °C (68 °F) and 28 °C (82 °F). Winters are among the mildest of any Croatian city, with daytime temperatures around 13 °C (55 °F) in the coldest months. Snow in Dubrovnik is very rare.
Tourism developed in the mid-19th century in winter for its mild climate. Its weather steadiness enables to have good visiting conditions all the year long.
