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Split in May
The weather in May
In May, Split averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 16° — warm weather by day. Expect around 63 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 27%.
Days are 5° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 4.7°. The sea averages 18°, bracing but swimmable.
May scores 74/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Split.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:31 and sets at 20:12 local time, giving 14 h 41 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 62 minutes over the month.
In May, Saharan dust hazes the sky now and then.
Why 74/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 51/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Split this month
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Split in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Split?
May scores 74/100 for Split, which we rate as good. Average highs are 24°C with 11 wet days.
How warm is Split in May?
Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 16°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Split in May?
Split receives about 63 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 11 days.
Can you swim in Split in May?
The sea averages 18°C in May, cold for most swimmers.