Split weather in May
Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in May
Fair
Best time to visit: June – August
What is the weather like in Split in May?
In May, Split is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Split.
May compared
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 14 h 40 min05:30 – 20:10
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zagreb
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %17 %
- Seaweight 25 %14 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %71 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Split in May: quick answers
Is Split hot in May?
No. In May, Split is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 16 °C.
Can you swim in Split in May?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in May the sea averages just 18.0 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to October.
Does it rain much in Split in May?
Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm.
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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)