Split in May
Warm and open
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
May is one of the best months to visit Split.
May is a great month: islands are accessible, the sea is warming and crowds remain manageable.
May in detail
What May actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–23°C
- Warm, sunny and comfortable.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Warm weather and a lively Riva.
–Cruise days start to bite.
My tip for May
Book ferries to Hvar or Vis a few days ahead.
- Island trips
- Walking
- Terrace dining
How May compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Split, 3rd for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Split in May
- Cruise and day-trip crowds
- The palace and the Riva are busiest around midday.
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Weather
Weather in Split in May
In May Split averages a high of 23°C (73°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F), with about 58 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 11°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Average low
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Precipitation
- 58 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: NCEI. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Split in May: the questions people ask
- Is May a good time to visit Split?
- May is one of the best months to visit Split. It ranks 2 of 12 months in Split overall (3 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Warm weather and a lively Riva. The main downside: Cruise days start to bite.
- What is the weather like in Split in May?
- Average highs are around 23°C and lows around 16°C. Expect about 58 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Warm, sunny and comfortable. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 11°C).
- Is Split crowded in May?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Split 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 Split?
- 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.