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A guide to packing for Croatia in October! When you think of Croatia, you automatically think about warm, sunny summer days. However, we visited in October and had amazing weather!
Our packing guide is focused on the Dalmatia region, Split and Dubrovnik, during October. Check the weather before you go!
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Most of the time, the weather is mild to hot in the Dalmatia region along the coast. We were in Split and Dubrovnik in October and I never used a jacket. I wore jeans comfortably in Split, but in Dubrovnik I wore shorts and short-sleeves the whole time. We even went swimming at the Blue Lagoon! Even in October, packing for Croatia must include:
The weather will be mild in October. Leave the jacket at home. We experienced only sunshine and didn’t even need a rain jacket or umbrella (although it doesn’t hurt to have an umbrella or light rain just in case).
One thing you’ll notice quickly is that there are a LOT of stairs in Dubrovnik. I kind of wish I had kept count of the flights of stairs we climbed in just two days in Dubrovnik. With that being said, USE A BACKPACK. Leave your rolling suitcase at home. They are not friendly with the terrain of Dubrovnik. Our AirBNB was up SEVERAL flights of stairs and we had to park our car nearly a mile from the AirBNB; and this isn’t uncommon.
I’ve linked my backpack on the main Croatia page here.
Luckily packing for Croatia can be pretty straight-forward during most times of the year due to a pretty mild climate along the Adriatic coast. No significant weather changes throughout the day or the week! However, with that being said, if you plan to visit during the winter, BRING WARMER CLOTHES. It WILL cool off in the winter. Check the weather and pack accordingly.
For a full guide to Croatia, click here!