Weather in May
May is considered to be the month where spring reigns full swing in
Cres. It offers a significant daylight duration averaging at 14.9 hours per day. The sea surface temperature reaches up to an average warmth of 18.1°C (64.6°F); thus, water activities start appearing in itineraries. The climate during May provides a perfect balance between the previous cooler months and the upcoming hotter ones. This month generally combines the benefits of pleasant weather, extended daylight hours, and warmer sea temperatures to line up the perfect conditions for outdoor recreational activities.
Sea temperature
In Cres,
Croatia, the average seawater temperature in May is 18.1°C (64.6°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 18.1°C (64.6°F), swimming is not a joy for most people. The challenge of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Cres is 14h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 20:08. On the last day of May, in Cres, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 20:41 CEST.