Vis 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: July – August
What is the weather like in Vis in May?
In May, Vis is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °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 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Vis.
May compared
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 14 h 37 min05:33 – 20:10
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 42 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zagreb
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %14 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %84 %
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
Vis in May: quick answers
Is Vis hot in May?
No. In May, Vis is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C and nights drop to about 17 °C.
Can you swim in Vis 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 Vis in May?
Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm.
Vis month by month
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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, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences