Month guide · Hvar · Croatia
Hvar in May
What May is really like in Hvar: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Hvar. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 14.7 hours of daylight. Warm, green and calm before the summer rush; the sea is still cool but swimmable late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Hvar: 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 7 of its 31 days. Compared with April (18°C (64°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:30
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:10
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Spring (March–May). Wild flowers, Easter processions and mild weather, with businesses reopening through April and May and a cool sea.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Hvar, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Hvar Town
Arsenal and Hvar Theatre
Combine it with the cathedral and square; it makes a good stop during the midday heat.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Religious site · Hvar Town
Franciscan Monastery
On a headland at the south end of the harbour, the 15th-century Franciscan monastery has a peaceful cloister, a garden with an old cypress and a museum whose highlight is a large Last Supper painting.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Castle · Stari Grad
Tvrdalj Castle
Read the translated inscriptions; Hektorović carved his thoughts on life and hospitality into the stone.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Neighbourhood · Stari Grad
Stari Grad old town
Founded as Pharos by Greeks in 384 BC, Stari Grad's old town is a quiet maze of stone lanes, small squares and churches such as St Stephen's, with a long waterfront of cafés facing the bay.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Couples
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 15°C and 7 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 Hvar?
One of the best months to visit Hvar. The other best months are June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Hvar?
It is one of the best months to visit Hvar. Warm, green and calm before the summer rush; the sea is still cool but swimmable late in the month.
+How warm is Hvar in May?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hvar in May?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.