Croatia · May
Low seasonCroatia · Europe
Max Temp · May
24°
at night 15° · avg 20°
- Sunshine
- 9 h/day
- Rain Days
- 6 days
- Water Temp
- 19°
above average
72 mm · changeable
refreshing
In Croatia, May is 8°C cooler than the warmest month (July).
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 12° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 24° | 29° | 32° | 32° | 27° | 22° | 17° | 14° |
MINMIN | 5° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 7° |
☀️Sunshine | 4h | 5h | 7h | 8h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 10h | 7h | 6h | 4h | 4h |
🌊Water Temp | 14° | 13° | 13° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 16° |
🌧Rain Days | 8d96mm | 7d92mm | 7d84mm | 6d65mm | 6d72mm | 4d60mm | 2d27mm | 3d35mm | 5d88mm | 5d95mm | 9d149mm | 8d130mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in June.
May is an acceptable travel month for Croatia — conditions are fine, though June, July, August, and September offer even better weather.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 23°C, cooling to 15°C at night (daily average: 19°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 6 rain days with 72 mm total. The sea is 19°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Frühling: Beste Zeit für die Festungsmauern von Dubrovnik, die Plitvicer Seen (1,5 Stunden ins Inland) leuchten türkisblau. Split und Trogir ohne Kreuzfahrtgruppen.
Packing list for Croatia in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Croatia?
- May is not an optimal month for Croatia (Score: 68/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Croatia in May?
- In May, Croatia sees daily highs of 23°C. Nights cool to 15°C, with a daily average of 19°C.
- How much rain falls in Croatia in May?
- In May, Croatia receives an average of 72 mm of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Croatia get in May?
- Croatia averages 8 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Croatia in May?
- Water temperature in Croatia in May averages 19°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
