Plitvice · SpringMonth summary
Plitvice weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
56% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Plitvice in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Plitvice. July remains slightly better (+1.5 pts).
By trip type
Plitvice in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Trails walkable but wet — bring proper footwear and plan sheltered breaks Spring marks the start of the good season in Plitvice. Temperatures rise (18°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 56% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | -2°C | 5°C | 42% | 3.9 | 6.2h | 2.9/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 0°C | 8°C | 41% | 4.3 | 8.0h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 11°C | 40% | 4.0 | 10.0h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 6°C | 14°C | 42% | 3.4 | 11.8h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 10°C | 18°C | 56% | 5.9 | 12.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 23°C | 42% | 3.4 | 14.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 26°C | 34% | 3.5 | 14.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 25°C | 30% | 2.7 | 12.9h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 21°C | 41% | 4.2 | 11.3h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 9°C | 16°C | 33% | 3.9 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 10°C | 48% | 5.1 | 6.2h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 0°C | 6°C | 39% | 4.0 | 6.0h | 3.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Plitvice averages 18°C, 56% rainy days and 12.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -22%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Plitvice in May
Is May a good time to visit Plitvice?
May is an acceptable time for Plitvice (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.5/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Plitvice in May?
Yes, 56% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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