Cavtat
A small harbor town on the Croatian Adriatic, with a palm-lined waterfront, the Račić mausoleum and a base for trips to Dubrovnik.
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Cavtat is a small harbor town on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, a short drive south of Dubrovnik. Palm trees line the waterfront, and boats tie up along the promenade. The best-known sight is the Račić family mausoleum, designed by the sculptor Ivan Meštrović. The painter Vlaho Bukovac was born in the town, and his birth house is one of the places to see here. Dubrovnik airport is also a short drive away.
Cavtat suits travelers who want quiet evenings by the water and a base for day trips. You can stay here, spend a day in the old town of Dubrovnik, and come back to the slower pace of the harbor. Late spring and early autumn suit a visit best: the weather is warm and the summer crowds have thinned. Two nights covers the mausoleum, the Bukovac house, the waterfront and a day in Dubrovnik. Three nights leaves time for a swim and a slower pace.
Cavtat in five
- Visit the Račić mausoleum and the Bukovac houseThe mausoleum of the Račić family, by Ivan Meštrović from 1922, stands in the St. Rocco cemetery on the Rat peninsula. Bukovac's house shows a 19th-century Dalmatian townhouse. Check hours with the Konavle museums.Museums of Konavle
- Fly into Dubrovnik and sleep hereDubrovnik's airport is at Ćilipi, in the Konavle area, so Cavtat is a short transfer from the plane. It suits a first or last night without entering the old town.Dubrovnik
- Plan the Dubrovnik leg by boat or busSeasonal boats and local buses link the town with Dubrovnik. Check the current timetable and the last return, since evenings out in the city end earlier than you expect.
- Add Konavle on a SundayThe tourist board lists Sunday morning folklore performances at Ćilipi, a short drive from town. Pair them with the Konavle valley and its mills and fortress.
- Allow time at the border if you cross to MontenegroMontenegro is outside the Schengen area, so day trips to Kotor Bay mean border checks, and non-EU visitors are registered in the EES. Read the guide before you plan the day.EES explained
Need to know
- Airport
- Dubrovnik (DBV) at Ćilipi, a short drive from town
- Getting there
- Road or seasonal boat from Dubrovnik; bus along the coast
- Getting around
- Walk the harbor and Rat peninsula; car for Konavle
- Best base
- Cavtat for calm nights; Dubrovnik for the old town
- Time needed
- A half day, or 2–3 nights as a quiet base
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain13 rainy daysHigh11°Low5°Mild, quietJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 178 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryRain10 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Mild, quietFebruaryRain
Poor
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 153 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- MarchRain12 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Cool, showersMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 199 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, showers
- AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Spring, calmAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 127 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, calm
- MayPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Warm, calmMayPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 134 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm
- JuneClear7 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Warm seaJuneClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Hot, busiestJulyClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 38 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- AugustClear5 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Hot, busiestAugustClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh25°Low19°Warm sea, quieterSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 134 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, quieter
- OctoberRain10 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Mild, quieterOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 173 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quieter
- NovemberRain15 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Wet, quietNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 322 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, quiet
- DecemberRain12 rainy daysHigh13°Low8°Mild, quietDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 215 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
Average daily high and low in Cavtat, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Cavtat
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
15
- Feels like
- 11°
- Humidity
- 58%
- Wind
- 21 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 33%
Cavtat
09:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today20°15°33%Monday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Tue19°16°43%Tuesday: Rain. High 19°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 43%.
- Wed19°15°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu18°14°0%Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri17°12°2%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 17°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sat17°11°17%Saturday: Rain. High 17°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 17%.
- Sun16°14°28%Sunday: Rain. High 16°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 28%.
Updated 07:23 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- Jul–AugDubrovnik Summer FestivalDubrovnik, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Dubrovnikby road or seasonal boatWalk the old town and walls, then return to a quiet base.Read the guide
- Konavle valleya short driveMills on the Ljuta river, Sokol Grad fortress and Sunday folklore at Ćilipi.
- Kotor Bayacross the Montenegro borderA day trip that needs a passport and time at the crossing.Read the guide
Before you go to Cavtat
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Rules for Cavtat, checked
- Croatia is in the Schengen Area and uses the euro. Check your entry requirements on the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs site (mvep.gov.hr) before you fly.
- Non-EU travelers may be fingerprinted and photographed at the Croatian border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the European Commission's EES page for current rules.
- Carrying cash at or above the EU declaration threshold, or the equivalent in another currency, into or out of the EU requires a declaration to customs.
Plan around Cavtat
The walled city, reachable from Cavtat for the day
Read the guideElafiti IslandsBoat day from Dubrovnik with sandy bays
Read the guideMontenegroKotor Bay and the border crossing next door
Read the guideEES explainedBorder registration for non-EU visitors
Read the guideAll of CroatiaCoast, islands, Zagreb and entry rules
Read the guideCavtat FAQ
Is Cavtat worth visiting?
Yes for a calm harbor stroll, two small cultural sites and an easy base near the airport. It is not an event town, so go for the waterfront and the Konavle countryside rather than nightlife.
Is Cavtat or Dubrovnik a better base?
Dubrovnik puts the old town and walls on foot, but is crowded in summer. Cavtat is calmer, with the city a boat or bus ride away. Choose by how many evenings you want in the city.
How far is Cavtat from Dubrovnik airport?
It is a short drive, since the airport lies at Ćilipi in the same Konavle area. That makes it a good first or last night around a flight, with a taxi or pre-booked transfer.
What is the Račić mausoleum?
A family mausoleum by Ivan Meštrović, built in 1921–22 on the Rat peninsula in the St. Rocco cemetery. It is one of Cavtat's main cultural stops, along with the Bukovac house.
Can you day trip to Montenegro from Cavtat?
Yes, by road, but Montenegro is outside Schengen, so expect border checks in both directions and bring your passport. Non-EU visitors are registered in the EES on entry to Croatia, so allow extra time.