Hvar weather in May (Hvar Island, Croatia)

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

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Hvar during May to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 20°C. At night, they generally drop to 17°C.

Precipitation

Hvar in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 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 275 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Hvar. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hvar, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 275 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 66% *  

* Data from: Podstrana, Croatia (35 KM, 22 Miles).

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 Hvar, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.