Dubrovnik weather in May (Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia)

How does the weather in Dubrovnik usually fare in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The weather in Dubrovnik is usually perfect in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 21°C. At night, they generally drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Dubrovnik in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 266 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dubrovnik, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 266 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.

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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 Dubrovnik, 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. With a water temperature of around 19°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

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 Dubrovnik.

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.