Dubrovnik in May
Warm days and open sea access
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
May is one of the best months to visit Dubrovnik.
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.
May in detail
What May actually feels like
- Weather
- 15–22°C
- Warm and mostly sunny, with comfortable evenings.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Good weather, longer days and manageable crowds.
–The sea is still cool for swimming.
My tip for May
Book the walls and popular restaurants for early or late slots.
- Walking
- Kayaking
- Island trips
How May compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Dubrovnik, 3rd for weather, 9th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Dubrovnik in May
- Cruise ships
- Days with several ships in port can make the Old Town feel packed at midday; check the port schedule.
April–October
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Weather
Weather in Dubrovnik in May
In May Dubrovnik averages a high of 22°C (72°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), with about 70 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 12°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Average low
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Precipitation
- 70 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Dubrovnik in May: the questions people ask
- Is May a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
- May is one of the best months to visit Dubrovnik. It ranks 2 of 12 months in Dubrovnik overall (3 for weather, 9 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Good weather, longer days and manageable crowds. The main downside: The sea is still cool for swimming.
- What is the weather like in Dubrovnik in May?
- Average highs are around 22°C and lows around 15°C. Expect about 70 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Warm and mostly sunny, with comfortable evenings. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 12°C).
- Is Dubrovnik crowded in May?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Dubrovnik in May?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Dubrovnik?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (May ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Ready to book May in Dubrovnik?
Good weather, longer days and manageable crowds.
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