Rome vs Dubrovnik

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.

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

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

Rome reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Dubrovnik averages 11°C (52°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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.

Rome receives approximately 63 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Dubrovnik sees 153 mm over 11 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%.