Split weather in May (Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia)

How does the weather in Split usually fare in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Split is usually perfect in May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 15°C.

Precipitation

Split in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 272 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Split climate page with graphs.

 

Split, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 60%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 272 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 65%  

Where to go in Croatia in May

Find out more about the weather in Croatia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Split, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Split.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Croatia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Croatia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.