Zadar · SpringMonth summary
Zadar weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
33% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Zadar in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Zadar in May: 21°C and 13.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Zadar in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Spring marks the start of the good season in Zadar. Temperatures rise (21°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.3/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 3°C | 11°C | 36% | 3.4 | 7.6h | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 4°C | 13°C | 34% | 3.7 | 8.4h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 6°C | 14°C | 35% | 3.3 | 10.2h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 18°C | 30% | 2.3 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 21°C | 33% | 3.2 | 13.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 27°C | 18% | 1.6 | 14.0h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 30°C | 15% | 1.2 | 13.9h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 21°C | 30°C | 14% | 1.9 | 12.3h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 17°C | 25°C | 29% | 4.0 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 20°C | 30% | 3.8 | 9.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 9°C | 16°C | 45% | 6.0 | 7.5h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 5°C | 12°C | 40% | 4.5 | 7.0h | 4.4/10 |
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, Zadar averages 21°C, 33% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Zadar in May
Is May a good time to visit Zadar?
May is an excellent time to visit Zadar (score 7.7/10). With 21°C, 13.0h of sunshine and 33% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Zadar in May?
With 21°C max and 13.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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