Planning a trip to Zadar in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +21°C and approximately 15 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 58 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
58 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zadar has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Zadar in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zadar for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +25°C during the day to a minimum of +13°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +22°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +24°C.
Is Zadar warm or cold in May?
Zadar is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +17°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +15°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Zadar:
Climate in Zadar in May
Zadar weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+17°C
+21°C
+26°C
Min. temperature
-1°C
+6°C
+9°C
Max. temperature
+27°C
+31°C
+35°C
Rainfall
66 mm
58 mm
44 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
70%
71%
68%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
12
15
17
Cloudy days
11
10
9
Rainy days
7
6
4
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +17°C to +21°C during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 66 mm to 58 mm.Humidity rises from 70% to 71%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 12 to 15.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Zadar in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Zadar is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Zadar based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 16 mm, with a 13% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain.Zadar is amazing in May with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Zadar wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 33% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 25 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Zadar?
This is the weather in Zadar in May 2023:
1 May
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+18°C
2 May
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+17°C
3 May
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+19°C
4 May
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+19°C
5 May
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+19°C
6 May
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+18°C
7 May
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+18°C
8 May
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+19°C
9 May
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+21°C
10 May
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+21°C
11 May
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+22°C
12 May
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+22°C
13 May
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+22°C
14 May
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+24°C
15 May
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+24°C
16 May
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+24°C
17 May
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+23°C
18 May
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+24°C
19 May
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+22°C
20 May
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+22°C
21 May
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+23°C
22 May
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+24°C
23 May
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+24°C
24 May
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+25°C
25 May
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+25°C
26 May
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+25°C
27 May
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+25°C
28 May
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+24°C
29 May
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+22°C
30 May
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+22°C
31 May
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+24°C
In May 2023 Zadar had 26 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 17%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Zadar climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Zadar in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+18°C) and the highest in 2003 (+28°C). The driest year was 1979 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2002 with 149 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zadar in May:
Is May a good time to visit Zadar?
May is a really good time to go to Zadar. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Zadar.
Can you sunbathe in Zadar in May?
May has mild temperatures in Zadar. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Zadar rainy in May?
Zadar is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Zadar in May?
The amount of sunny days in Zadar during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Croatia
Check out the weather for other cities in Croatia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Zadar, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.