Dubrovnik is bracing for a wintry week as gale-force bura winds bring bone-chilling conditions to the region. Gusts exceeding 65 km/h are battering the city, with temperatures hovering around 12°C but feeling closer to 5°C due to the piercing northeast wind.

The Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service has issued a wind warning, with showers forecast to persist throughout the week, keeping the city under a damp and grey spell. Long-term predictions for Christmas suggest a similar outlook, with temperatures around 10°C and a chance of rain dampening festive plans.