Dubrovnik Weather in May
Lovely sunny late afternoon in Dubrovnik in May
Average Daily Temperatures
May weather in Dubrovnik is mild and sunny. It is the middle of the spring here. Some days can be overcast and rainy but they are not as common as in previous months. The weather is much warmer and sunnier than in April. The average daily temperature is 18.7 ° C ( 89.6 ° F ).
During the month of May, daylight hours increase even more allowing much more time for any outdoor activity.
Average Temperature | Average Sea Temperature | Maximum Temperature | Average Rainfall – Precipitation | Average number of rainy days | Average Number of Sunny Days |
18.7 ° C | 15.5° C | 32.9 ° C | 66 mm | 9 days | 8 days |
89.6 ° F | 59.9 ° F | 91.22 ° F |
Sunshine and rainfall
For May, the average rainfall is 66 mm. Expected sunny days at this time of the year are statistically just 8. The rest of the May is expected to be overcast with occasional showers. Fog, frost or snow are not expected.
Beach and Sea Temperatures
May is not too cold to swim in the open sea waters as the average sea temperature is about 16 ° C raising to 22°C (check average sea temperatures monthly data). Laying on the beach and sunbathing is very enjoyable at this time of the year.
What to wear in May
Dubrovnik in May is warm and mild during the day but can be chilly in the nights. Shorts sleeves and light trousers for day time and one or two layers of long sleeves for the evenings and nights. A light warm-season jacket and waterproof too, just in case. A pair of good sandals and shoes are also essential. Flipflops are good for a beach.
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