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Split in May
- How warm is it in Split in May?
- On an average day the thermometer climbs to 23°C (74°F); nights bottom out near 15°C (59°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Split in May?
- Not really — the water is around 18°C (64°F), cold without a wetsuit. The water goes from about 16°C (61°F) to 20°C (68°F) over the month.
- Does it rain a lot in Split in May?
- Rain is regular but not constant — about 12 days and 55 mm.
Is May a good time to visit Split?
Yes, May is a good time to visit Split (go score 78/100), though the weather is even better in July–September.
The sea is too cold for swimming (about 18°C (64°F)). Tourist crowds: very quiet.
Go score: Very good · #5 of 12 months
Split in May: the month in numbers
Expect daytime temperatures near 23°C (74°F) in Split in May, falling to around 15°C (59°F) after dark. Days are 5.5 °C (10 °F) warmer than in April, with June warmer still (28°C (82°F)). Rainy days are common, around 12 days with 55 mm altogether. Average sunshine: 8 h 0 min per day; the day is 14 h 42 min long. Swimming is for the hardy only at 18°C (64°F), moving from 16°C (61°F) to 20°C (68°F) through the month, and it peaks in August at 25°C (76°F).
Expect very quiet levels of tourism, so rooms are easier to find. Local prices overall: cheap.
Sunrise moves from 05:48 to 05:18 over the month and sunset from 19:56 to 20:28, so daylight goes from 14 h 8 min to 15 h 10 min. Days get 1 h 2 min longer.
Split or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations
Compared with Split in May: Omiš (21 km) is about as warm; Sinj (27 km) is 2 °C (3 °F) cooler; Šibenik (51 km) is about as warm. None of them is warmer than Split.
Better weather nearby in May
Mola di Bari
Rutigliano
Casamassima
San Salvo
Pescara
Ulcinj
Termoli
Francavilla al Mare
Hotels in Split
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good time to visit Split?
Yes, May is a good time to visit Split (go score 78/100), though the weather is even better in July–September. The sea is too cold for swimming (about 18°C (64°F)). Tourist crowds: very quiet.
What is the weather like in Split in May?
In May, Split averages a high of 23°C (74°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), with 55 mm of rain on about 12 days.
Split: sea water temperature
In May: 18°C (64°F) — cold.
Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals