Dubrovnik in May: weather, sea and travel tips
Is May a good time to visit?
May in Dubrovnik suits time in the old town without strong heat: days average +20 °C. Rain can still change the order of walks and museum visits.
Weather in May
For warmer daytime weather, consider late May: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +18 °C
- Daytime air
- +20 °C
- Night-time air
- +15 °C
Early, mid or late May?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 May | +19 °C | +14 °C | +17 °C |
| 11–20 May | +20 °C | +16 °C | +18 °C |
| 21–31 May | +22 °C | +16 °C | +19 °C |
Water in May
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +18 °C for the month. It averages +17 °C in the first ten days and +19 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Dubrovnik.
Rainfall in May
In May, the average is 9 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 5 to 12 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
April, May or June: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | +16 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
| May | +20 °C | +15 °C | +18 °C |
| June | +26 °C | +20 °C | +22 °C |
May has warmer days than April. April offers cooler conditions for walks. June has warmer days than May. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Dubrovnik compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at May, see the May charts and archive by year.
Things to do in May
- In dry weather, a walk through the Old Town offers palaces, churches and fountains from different periods, giving you a way to discover Dubrovnik’s architecture on foot.
- The Rector’s Palace suits an interest in the Dubrovnik Republic. Its museum rooms offer historic interiors and works of art, including an option for time indoors when it rains.
- The Maritime Museum in Fort St John offers another rainy-day option. Its displays explore the maritime past of Dubrovnik and the surrounding region.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.