Sun, sea & sand

Pula weather in May

Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in May

Poor

Best time to visit: June – August

Air temperature20°CNight 15°
Sea temperature17.3°Cfresh
Sunshine9hrs / dayof 14.8 h daylight
Rainy days10days / month95 mm

What is the weather like in Pula in May?

In May, Pula is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pula.

May compared

How the weather changes from April to June. Tap a month to open it.

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score283886
Day16°20°25°
Night11°15°20°
Sea13°17°22°
Sun8 h9 h10 h
Rain days10107

More details for May

Daylight
14 h 48 min05:37 – 20:25
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or more
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
52 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Zagreb

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %18 %
  • Seaweight 25 %4 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %55 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in May

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Pula in May: quick answers

Is Pula hot in May?

No. In May, Pula is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 15 °C.

Can you swim in Pula in May?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in May the sea averages just 17.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

Does it rain much in Pula in May?

Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 95 mm in total.

Pula month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)