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17 September 2026

Dubrovnik’s dry spell: where to go this week for reliable sunshine

Dubrovnik tops the list this week with 6 fine days and 25.5°C highs, while Lisbon and Athens also promise dry, warm weather

Dubrovnik's dry spell: where to go this week for reliable sunshine

Dubrovnik is the standout destination this week, with 6 fine days and a mere 1 mm of rainfall. The Adriatic city will see 25.5°C highs, ideal for exploring its historic streets and enjoying the coast without the summer crowds. It’s a rare dry spell for this time of year, according to Open-Meteo.

Lisbon and Athens are close behind, both offering 7 fine days and 30°C and 28.5°C highs respectively. Lisbon’s 0 mm of rainfall makes it perfect for beach days and sightseeing, while Athens’ dry conditions are ideal for ancient-site tours.

Rome and Barcelona offer a mix of sun and showers. Rome will see 5 fine days and 28.6°C highs, with 2.7 mm of rainfall. Barcelona, meanwhile, will have 5 fine days and 26.8°C highs, but with 13.6 mm of rain, so pack for a mix of sun and showers.

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Grace Morrison

Grace Morrison from Glasgow, classically elegant, declined an editor’s promotion to lead a series on Clyde shipyards, reporting from the yards herself after a workers’ reunion. Advocates long-form accountability journalism rooted in place, and maintains a collection of handwritten oral histories gathered at community halls.