Split in May
Warm and open
- Temperature
- 16–23°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Warm weather and a lively Riva.
–Cruise days start to bite.
May is a great month: islands are accessible, the sea is warming and crowds remain manageable.
Split vs Dubrovnik in May
Split and Dubrovnik are close in May. Split averages 16–23°C with moderate crowds; Dubrovnik 15–22°C with moderate-high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Split and Dubrovnik
The verdict for May
- WeatherVery similar8.5/10 vs 8.5/10
- CrowdsVery similarModerate vs Moderate-High
- PricesVery similar€€€ vs €€€
- OverallVery similar7.3/10 vs 7.2/10
Dubrovnik in May
Warm days and open sea access
- Temperature
- 15–22°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€
+Good weather, longer days and manageable crowds.
–The sea is still cool for swimming.
May is a strong choice: most services are open, the city is busy but not overrun, and days are long. The sea is still fresh, so it is more about walking than swimming.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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