Hvar

Hvar Island Weather in May

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

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Hvar Jelsa Stari Grad Vrboska

Considering a trip to Hvar Island, Croatia this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Hvar Island in May

Hvar Island, Croatia is a region in Croatia. May in Hvar Island generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Hvar at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Sućuraj at 22°C (72°F). At night it cools down to 14°C (57°F) in Sućuraj and 17°C (63°F) in Hvar.

To explore the conditions in Hvar Island, Croatia in more detail, check 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 Sućuraj with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Hvar gets approximately 275 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Hvar Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hvar Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hvar)

January13°C (55°F) February13°C (55°F) March14°C (57°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October21°C (70°F) November17°C (63°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hvar Island in May

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

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

Temperature range in Hvar Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Hvar Island (May)

Hvar

In May Hvar 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
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
275 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hvar →

Jelsa

In May Jelsa 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
211 hours
280 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Jelsa →

Stari Grad

In May Stari Grad 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
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
280 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Stari Grad →

Vrboska

In May Vrboska 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
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
280 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Gdinj

In May Gdinj generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°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)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
280 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Hvar Island, in Croatia.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hvar 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Jelsa 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Stari Grad 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Vrboska 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Gdinj 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Sućuraj 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

Hvar Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Hvar Island, Croatia generally has perfect weather conditions. Hvar sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

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

Hvar averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

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

Not particularly. Hvar averages just 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Hvar Island, Croatia.

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Hvar Island, Croatia. Typically, the climate in Hvar is perfect.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Hvar. On the other hand, the weather in January tends to be poor.

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