Top 10 Amazing Things to do in Dubrovnik when it rains (2021 updated)
There are plenty of things to do and see in Dubrovnik when it rains, so even if you are visiting during bad weather, worry not!
Dubrovnik enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate and prides itself to be one of the sunniest locations in Croatia, with more than 250 sunny days per year. But even in our sunny town, sometimes we have rainy days in Dubrovnik.
Don’t let the grey skies ruin your holidays – here is a list of things you can do when it rains in Dubrovnik.
Contents
- 1 Escape Room – No.1 FUN thing to do in Dubrovnik
- 2 Museums – discover Dubrovnik culture & history
- 3 Wine tasting – top fun for the lazy
- 4 Dubrovnik countryside – food & tradition
- 5 Enjoy the cultural shows/plays
- 6 Weather photography – catching the waves
- 7 Embrace Croatia’s coffee culture
- 8 Take a day trip: Mostar or Kotor
- 9 Pamper yourself at wellness
- 10 See a movie
Escape Room – No.1 FUN thing to do in Dubrovnik
Having fun staying indoors when it rains in Dubrovnik
No.1 fun thing to do in Dubrovnik is to play an escape room, no matter the weather, but it’s the most popular thing to do on a rainy day in Dubrovnik. All you need to do is pick your team, book your adventure and immerse yourself in the mysterious world of escape rooms.
With 60 minutes at your disposal, you & your team must work together to search the room, discover clues and solve puzzles. Adventures visiting Dubrovnik will love to engage in this heart racing & addictive mystery-solving mission no matter the weather!
You can choose between 2 games: Save King’s Landing which is inspired by Game of Thrones series (no knowledge of the show is required to play!) or find the Secret Treasure of Dubrovnik, inspired by the rich history of Dubrovnik.
GOOD TO KNOW: escape room is located outside of the Old Town, in Lapad area, which is an urban city centre. It is full of bars, restaurants, beaches, and different kind of content. See here for different ideas on what to do in Lapad area.
Museums – discover Dubrovnik culture & history
Dubrovnik has a rich history, and visiting the museums in town offers you a glimpse into the past of the small but powerful Ragusan Republic. All the musesum are indoors so you are safe on a rainy day in Dubrovnk.
Some of our picks for Old Town museums are: Rupe, Rector’s Palace, Sponza, Pharmacy & Franciscan Monastery, Cathedral & treasury, Aquarium, War Photography Museum.
Red History Museum is the newest addition to the museum selection, and it is remarkable. It is located outside of the city walls so it is a very cool thing to do if you want to escape the Old Town Crowds. Head to Gruž area to discover the origins of the communist idea and how it spread around the globe and to the area of today’s Croatia.
Wine tasting – top fun for the lazy
Dubrovnik has a lot of good wines produced locally, with vineyards all across the county, especially in the Peljesac Peninsula. Take on a tasting adventure and try the best wines Dubrovnik has to offer.
You can make it a day trip and visit the wine cellars on Peljesac peninsula (only 60 km North of Dubrovnik). Besides for tasting a variety of wines, you can also indulge in prosciutto & cheese platters. Our favourite wine is Plavac mali Skrapa, made by Marlais Winery.
If you don’t want to go out of the town to enjoy the wine tasting in a winery, try D’Vino or Skar wine bars. It is a perfect lazy activity to have in Dubrovnik when it rains.
Dubrovnik countryside – food & tradition
Experience the idyllic rural life in Konavle region. Visit some of the rural households and enjoy local food made in traditional way, paired with local wines. We recommend visiting agrotourist site Mlin and Konavoski Dvori.
Be sure to visit Cavtat, a small fishing town voted top european Destination for 2021. This small pictoresque town is full of cute cafes, excellent restaurants, surrounded by palm trees and the beautiful Adriatic. Visit Vlaho Bukovac House (Art museum) & take an icecream in the house of icecream.
Enjoy the cultural shows/plays
Dubrovnik enjoys a rich cultural life, especially in the summer time. Treat yourself to a unique experience and see a show in remarkable locations during the Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
Enjoy the Folklore ensemble Linđo performance with traditional dances and folks songs from various parts of the country. Show starts every Tuesday and Friday from May 2nd, always at the same time and place, 21:30 in Lazareti.
Weather photography – catching the waves
Instead of hiding from the bad weather when it rains in Dubrovnik, get out and enjoy the scenery. Catch dramatic photos of waves breaking at Porporela, Lazareti or Lovrijenac during windy days. These will for sure be one of a kind photos from your holiday, nothing like your standard Dubrovnik picture postcards.
Follow Storm Chasers Dubrovnik for some amazing inspiration on weather photography.
Embrace Croatia’s coffee culture
Croatians love to drink coffee, so much it became a sacred ritual (see here). Who wouldn’t love sitting in a cozy place and sipping from a cup for hours, just enjoying time, with no worries in mind. Actually, Croatian coffee culture is so remarkable, no deals (whether private or business) can be arranged without sitting down for coffee. Order “bijela kava” – for cafee latte, or simple “kava” for an espresso.
Our favourite indoor coffee places in Dubrovnik to hide from the rain are: Cave Bar More (Lapad Area), Cafe bar Festival (Old Town) & Gradska Kavana (Old Town).
Take a day trip: Mostar or Kotor
Escape Dubrovnik when it rains – not far away from Dubrovnik (couple of hours driving), you have 2 interesting places to visit.
Mostar (Bosnia & Herzegovina), a town famous for it’s old stone bridge, that also has a beautiful old town, and Kotor (Montenegro), fortified medieval town located in the beautiful Kotor Bay, a natural fjord near the coast of the Adriatic Sea.
Pamper yourself at wellness
Dubrovnik hotels with their wellness center offer a plentiful of spa, massage, pool, sauna, workout or beauty options. Try Rixos Libertas, Dubrovnik Sun Gardens or something different like Touch of Thai Massage and Spa. Even when it rains in Dubrovnik, you can still pamper yourself & enjoy your holidays.
See a movie
Movies at the cinema are played in original language (mainly English) with subtitles. Try Cinestar (super comfortable seats) in Lapad, Sloboda or 3d Visia theater in the Old Town.
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