Late spring · Weather & things to do
Split in May
Split warms up: highs climb to 71°F (22°C), from 64°F in April, with lows of 60°F (16°C) and about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 88/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 71°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (57 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs settle around 71°F (22°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 60°F (16°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.2 in (57 mm) for the month.
Plan around May
May is one of Split's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 71°F, up from 64°F in April.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – October.
- Comfort improves from 85/100 in April to 88/100.
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our Dalmatian Coast route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 71°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Split in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Krka National Park
Travertine falls and boardwalks around Skradinski Buk, about an hour from Split.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best May–Jun or Sep.
Klis Fortress
Medieval fortress above Split, used as a filming location for Game of Thrones.
Diocletian's Palace
4th-century Roman palace whose walls now hold the old town's lanes, cafes and homes.
Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar
Wine bar with a long list of Croatian bottles by the glass.
Bačvice Beach
Sandy city beach where locals play picigin, a shallow-water ball game.
Why now May scores 88/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in May
- Hvar in May~23 mi · highs 67°F, 1.9 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Dubrovnik in May~102 mi · highs 69°F, 3.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Piran in May~199 mi · highs 71°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Ljubljana in May~200 mi · highs 69°F, 3.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~212 m to Split's ~11 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Split in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Split?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 88/100. Expect highs of 71°F (22°C) and 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Dalmatian Coast route recommends.
How hot is Split in May?
Average highs are 71°F (22°C) and average lows 60°F (16°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Split in May?
Not much: about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.3 in (921 mm).
What should I pack for Split in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 71°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in May
- Dalmatian Coast May – Sep
Planning Split in May?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.