May in Dubrovnik averages highs of 22 °C (71 °F) and lows of 14 °C (57 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 14 h 36 min of daylight. The sea is fresh, around 19 °C (67 °F): fine for a quick swim.
May weather in Dubrovnik at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is May a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. May is usually shoulder season in Dubrovnik: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in May 2026
- Fri 1 May: International Workers' Day (Međunarodni praznik rada) public holiday
- Sat 30 May: National Day (Dan državnosti) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Dubrovnik in May
May's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- City walls — walk them at 8am outdoors
- Stradun and the Old Town outdoors
- Mount Srđ cable car — sunset outdoors
- Lokrum island — short ferry outdoors
- Kayak around the walls outdoors
- Rector's Palace indoors
Where to stay: Inside the Old Town for atmosphere; Ploče for views; Lapad for beaches and value.
What to pack for Dubrovnik in May
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 14 °C (57 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Dubrovnik costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–140 | €170–380 |
Excluding flights. May is usually shoulder season in Dubrovnik: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
May in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 22° / 13° | 9 | Good time to go |
| Rome | 23° / 13° | 10 | Good time to go |
| Budapest | 21° / 11° | 9 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is May a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
By the numbers, May is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 22 °C (71 °F) and about 10 rainy days. May is usually shoulder season in Dubrovnik: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are May, September, October.
How warm is Dubrovnik in May?
Average highs are 22 °C (71 °F) and lows 14 °C (57 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is fresh, around 19 °C (67 °F): fine for a quick swim.
Does it rain a lot in Dubrovnik in May?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 129 mm in total. It is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dubrovnik.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.