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Dalmatian Coast Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Dalmatian Coast, Croatia in May.

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Split Dubrovnik Zadar Trogir

Planning a journey to the Dalmatian Coast, 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 the Dalmatian Coast in May

The Dalmatian Coast, Croatia is a region in Croatia. May in the Dalmatian Coast generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Pula at 20°C (68°F) and warm in Zadar at 23°C (73°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Zadar and 16°C (61°F) in Pula.

For a closer look at conditions across the Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hvar with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Dubrovnik with 87 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Split enjoys approximately 272 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Dalmatian Coast by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Dalmatian Coast - and find the best time to visit. (based on Split)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March14°C (57°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October20°C (68°F) November16°C (61°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Dalmatian Coast in May

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

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 the Dalmatian Coast

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

Temperature range in the Dalmatian Coast (May)

Precipitation variation in the Dalmatian Coast (May)

Split

In May Split generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
272 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
excellent
excellent
Climate in Split →

Trogir

In May Trogir generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
272 hours
307 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Trogir →

Dubrovnik

In May Dubrovnik generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
266 hours
313 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
mixed
excellent
excellent
Climate in Dubrovnik →

Zadar

In May Zadar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
277 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Zadar →

Pula

In May Pula 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 excellent 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
79 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Pula →

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

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Dalmatian Coast in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Split 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Dubrovnik 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Zadar 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Trogir 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Pula 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Hvar 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

The Dalmatian Coast weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Dalmatian Coast, Croatia in May?

May in the Dalmatian Coast, Croatia brings excellent weather. In Split, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in the Dalmatian Coast, Croatia in May?

Split averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does the Dalmatian Coast, Croatia get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in the Dalmatian Coast, Croatia. Split averages only about 72 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Dalmatian Coast, Croatia?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Dalmatian Coast, Croatia. Typically, the climate in Split is excellent.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Split. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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