Zagreb weather in May (Croatia)

Is May a good time to explore Zagreb weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Zagreb is usually perfect in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 23°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Zagreb in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 230 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Zagreb.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Zagreb. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zagreb climate page with graphs.

 

Zagreb, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 230 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 55%  

Where to go in Croatia in May

Find out more about the weather in Croatia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Zagreb, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Zagreb.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Croatia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Croatia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.