Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia in May
Weather score31Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 121mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
121mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
31
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 121mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May17°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May121mm average rain
May sits near Plitvice Lakes National Park's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and May to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.9 hours average sun
May is brighter than Plitvice Lakes National Park's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May18°C average sea
May is close to Plitvice Lakes National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May31 weather score
May sits close to Plitvice Lakes National Park's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
