Zadar

Zadar County Weather in May

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

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Zadar Pag Biograd na Moru Vir

Are you planning a trip a to Zadar County, Croatia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Zadar County in May

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Ist at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Polača at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Polača and 17°C (63°F) in Ist.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Brbinj with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to high rainfall in Gračac with 115 mm (4.5 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Zadar sees around 277 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Zadar County by month

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

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March15°C (59°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September25°C (77°F) October21°C (70°F) November16°C (61°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Zadar County in May

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

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

Temperature range in Zadar County (May)

Precipitation variation in Zadar County (May)

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 →

Pag

In May Pag generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
277 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
excellent
excellent
Climate in Pag →

Biograd na Moru

In May Biograd na Moru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°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
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
276 hours
303 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
77 mm (3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Biograd na Moru →

Vir

In May Vir 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
210 hours
277 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
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Starigrad-Paklenica

In May Starigrad-Paklenica generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
277 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Zadar County in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zadar 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Pag 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Biograd na Moru 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Vir 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Starigrad-Paklenica 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Bibinje 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Zadar County weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Zadar County, Croatia in May?

Expect excellent weather across Zadar County, Croatia in May. The popular destination of Zadar averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Zadar County, Croatia in May?

Daytime temperatures in Zadar peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in May, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

Does Zadar County, Croatia get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Zadar County, Croatia. Zadar averages only about 80 mm (3.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Zadar County, Croatia?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Zadar County, Croatia with overall excellent weather in Zadar.

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

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