Lika-Senj County Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lika-Senj County, Croatia in May.

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Novalja Senj Stara Novalja

Planning a getaway to Lika-Senj County, Croatia this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Lika-Senj County in May

Lika-Senj County, Croatia is a region in Croatia. May in Lika-Senj County generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Brinje at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Metajna at 22°C (72°F). At night it cools down to 13°C (55°F) in Metajna and 10°C (50°F) in Brinje.

For a closer look at conditions across Lika-Senj County, Croatia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lun with an average of 93 mm (3.7 in) to high rainfall in Brinje with 147 mm (5.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Novalja gets approximately 242 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Lika-Senj County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lika-Senj County — and find the best time to visit. (based on Plitvice Lakes National Park)

January5°C (41°F) February7°C (45°F) March11°C (52°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September21°C (70°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lika-Senj County in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Lika-Senj County.

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 Lika-Senj County

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Lika-Senj County, Croatia?

Temperature range in Lika-Senj County (May)

Precipitation variation in Lika-Senj County (May)

Novalja

In May Novalja 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 perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°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
187 hours
242 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Novalja →

Senj

In May Senj generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
242 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Senj →

Stara Novalja

In May Stara Novalja 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 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
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
242 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
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Korenica

In May Korenica generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
242 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Lun

In May Lun generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
25°C (77°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
97 mm (3.8 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lika-Senj County in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Plitvice Lakes National Park 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Novalja 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Senj 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Stara Novalja 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Korenica 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Lun 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)

Lika-Senj County weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lika-Senj County, Croatia in May?

Expect perfect weather across Lika-Senj County, Croatia in May. The popular destination of Novalja averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Lika-Senj County, Croatia in May?

Daytime temperatures in Novalja peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in May, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

Does Lika-Senj County, Croatia get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Lika-Senj County, Croatia. Novalja averages only about 96 mm (3.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Lika-Senj County, Croatia?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Lika-Senj County, Croatia with overall perfect weather in Novalja. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Novalja. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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