Cres Island Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cres Island, Croatia in May.

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Cres Nerezine Valun Martinšćica

Planning a journey to Cres Island, Croatia this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cres Island in May

Cres Island, Croatia is a region in Croatia. May in Cres Island generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Cres.

For a closer look at conditions across Cres Island, Croatia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nerezine with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Beli with 117 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Cres typically receives 242 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Cres Island in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cres Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cres Island

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Cres Island, Croatia?

Temperature range in Cres Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Cres Island (May)

Cres

In May Cres generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
242 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Cres →

Nerezine

In May Nerezine generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
240 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nerezine →

Valun

In May Valun generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
240 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Valun →

Martinšćica

In May Martinšćica generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
240 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Martinšćica →

Beli

In May Beli generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
234 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Beli →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cres Island, in Croatia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cres Island in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cres 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Nerezine 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Valun 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Martinšćica 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Beli 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Belej 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

Cres Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cres Island, Croatia in May?

In May, Cres Island, Croatia generally has pleasant weather conditions. Cres sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Cres Island, Croatia in May?

Cres averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does Cres Island, Croatia get a lot of rain in May?

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Cres Island, Croatia. Average rainfall in Cres sits around 100 mm (3.9 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Cres Island, Croatia?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Cres, May might be a good time to visit Cres Island, Croatia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Cres. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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