Month guide · Dubrovnik · Croatia
Dubrovnik in May
What May is really like in Dubrovnik: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Dubrovnik. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 14.6 hours of daylight. Warm, green and ideal for sightseeing; brave swimmers start going in by late May.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 14.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Dubrovnik: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with April (18°C (64°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:25
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:02
- Daylight
- About 14.6 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Spring (March–May). Mild sunshine, blossom and relatively few crowds; the sea warms enough for swimming only by late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Dubrovnik, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Island · Lokrum
Lokrum Island
Bring a picnic and water shoes; the rocks are the main swimming spots and island café prices are high.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
Waterfront · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Old Port
The small harbour on the eastern side of the walls is where boats leave for Lokrum and Cavtat and glass-bottomed boats run short coastal trips.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Views
Experience · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Buža cliff bars
Arrive well before sunset to get a ledge seat, and pay attention to the steep, uneven rocks.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Views
- After dark
- Off the beaten path
Park · Pile
Gradac Park
A pine-shaded park on the cliffs just west of the Pile Gate, with benches looking across a small bay to Fort Lovrijenac and the western walls.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 15°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
It is one of the best months to visit Dubrovnik. Warm, green and ideal for sightseeing; brave swimmers start going in by late May.
+How warm is Dubrovnik in May?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dubrovnik in May?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.