Monthly climate guide
Hvar weather in May
With highs near 19°C (67°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), May feels mild in Hvar. Rainfall averages about 60 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Just 290 km apart, but Hvar runs about 2°C warmer than Rijeka this month.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Hvar.
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 5°C higher.
Avg high
19°C
67°F
Avg low
17°C
63°F
Rainfall
60 mm
some rain
Humidity
75%
relative
Sky
58%
cloud · often cloudy
Hvar weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 10°C / 50°F | 74 mm | 72% | 70% |
| February | 12°C / 54°F | 10°C / 50°F | 87 mm | 73% | 68% |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 12°C / 53°F | 73 mm | 74% | 60% |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 14°C / 57°F | 56 mm | 76% | 59% |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 17°C / 63°F | 60 mm | 75% | 58% |
| June | 24°C / 75°F | 22°C / 71°F | 38 mm | 73% | 43% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 24°C / 75°F | 32 mm | 69% | 30% |
| August | 27°C / 81°F | 25°C / 77°F | 23 mm | 68% | 27% |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 22°C / 71°F | 86 mm | 69% | 46% |
| October | 20°C / 69°F | 18°C / 65°F | 85 mm | 72% | 52% |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 16°C / 60°F | 116 mm | 74% | 64% |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 12°C / 54°F | 102 mm | 70% | 60% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Hvar?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Hvar →Other Croatia cities in May
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Hvar in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Hvar?
May is a reasonable time for Hvar: highs around 19°C and about 60 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Hvar in May?
Average highs are about 19°C (67°F) and average lows about 17°C (63°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Hvar in May?
Hvar typically gets around 60 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Hvar (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.