Rector's Palace, Dubrovnik
Rector's Palace is a museum and building in Dubrovnik, Croatia, that features Gothic architecture. It is the 12th most looked-up sight in Croatia and is listed on the Register of Cultural Goods of Croatia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 26 °C and daily lows are 21 °C. July has the lowest amount of rainfall at about 44 mm. In contrast, the wettest months are November and December, which have about 250 mm of rain. The palace is open from 09:00 to 18:00 every day from Monday to Sunday. Entry costs €15, and wheelchair access is limited.
The site is 15 km from Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport and 392 km from Zagreb. Visitors can combine a trip to the palace with visits to the Dubrovnik Cathedral, which is 0.1 km away, or Lovrijenac, located 0.5 km away. Other nearby locations include Kanli Kula, which is 41 km away, and Mamula, which is located about 46 km away from the palace.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is December, with about 249 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 169 | 168 | 164 | 136 | 97 | 69 | 44 | 69 | 127 | 201 | 247 | 249 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
