Late spring · Weather & things to do
Hvar in May
Hvar warms up: highs climb to 67°F (20°C), from 61°F in April, with lows of 63°F (17°C) and about 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 85/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 63°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (48 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What May feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 67°F (20°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 63°F (17°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (48 mm) for the month.
Plan around May
May is one of Hvar's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – October.
- Comfort improves from 81/100 in April to 85/100.
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our Dalmatian Coast route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 63°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Hvar in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Hula Hula Beach Bar
Rocky waterfront bar west of town known for sunset parties.
Why now May scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Franciscan Monastery Hvar
Monastery with a seaside cloister and a large Last Supper painting.
Hvar Fortress (Fortica)
16th-century fortress above Hvar Town with the best view of the harbor and Pakleni Islands.
Dalmatino
Popular old-town restaurant serving Dalmatian steak and fish.
Stari Grad Plain
UNESCO-listed ancient Greek field system, still farmed with olives and vines.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 1.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in May
- Split in May~23 mi · highs 71°F, 2.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dubrovnik in May~91 mi · highs 69°F, 3.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Ravello in May~198 mi · highs 64°F, 1.6 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Amalfi in May~199 mi · highs 68°F, 1.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Hvar in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Hvar?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Dalmatian Coast route recommends.
How hot is Hvar in May?
Average highs are 67°F (20°C) and average lows 63°F (17°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hvar in May?
Not much: about 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 32.6 in (828 mm).
What should I pack for Hvar in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 63°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Dalmatian Coast May – Sep
Planning Hvar in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.