Dubrovnik vs Rome

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Rome edges ahead as the better destination in January. Rome offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Dubrovnik sees 7 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Dubrovnik is on the cooler side at 11°C, requiring warmer clothing. Rome is cooler at 12°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Rome is the stronger choice in January.

Dubrovnik reaches an average high of 11°C (52°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Rome averages 12°C (54°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Dubrovnik receives approximately 153 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Rome sees 63 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Rome the drier option by 2 rain days and 90 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.