May weather forecastŠibenik, Croatia

May

Weather in May

May brings forth rising temperatures with Šibenik transitioning into the enchanting Mediterranean summer. With an average high of 20°C (68°F) and low of 14.3°C (57.7°F), the town offers invigorating weather apt for outdoor activities. Visitors can anticipate almost 14.7 daylight hours, allowing for extended sightseeing hours. However, the sea temperature averages 18.2°C (64.8°F), still a bit brisk for swimming. From this point onwards, Šibenik gets beautifully dappled with tourists enjoying the allure of the Croatian coast.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in Šibenik mildly increases in May, edging from an enjoyable 16.4°C (61.5°F) in April to an agreeable 20°C (68°F). May witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F) in Šibenik.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Šibenik, Croatia, is 68%.

Rainfall

In May, in Šibenik, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout May, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Šibenik, there are 143.1 rainfall days, and 707mm (27.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In Šibenik, the average seawater temperature in May is 18.2°C (64.8°F).
Note: Swimming in water that is 18.2°C (64.8°F) is not enjoyable for most. Breathing becomes more challenging to manage as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 19:59. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 20:30 CEST.

Sunshine

In Šibenik, Croatia, the average sunshine in May is 10.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Šibenik is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

In Šibenik, 20°C (68°F) is the average high-temperature and 14.3°C (57.7°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

The average relative humidity in May in Šibenik is 68%.

In May, in Šibenik, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout May, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

In Šibenik, Croatia, the average seawater temperature in May is 18.2°C (64.8°F). Swimming in 18.2°C (64.8°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In Šibenik, the average day length in May is 14h and 44min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 19:59. On the last day of the month, in Šibenik, Croatia, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 20:30 CEST.

In Šibenik, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.9h.

In Šibenik, Croatia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

16.4°C

20°C

24.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.5km/h

15.2km/h

13.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

12.3

Average snowfall

0mm

Average snowfall days

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.9

13.7

15.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Šibenik, Croatia

Average high temperature in May: 20°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.2°C).

Average low temperature in May: 14.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Šibenik, Croatia

Average pressure in May: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Šibenik, Croatia

Average wind speed in May: 13.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Šibenik, Croatia

Average humidity in May: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

Average rainfall in May
Šibenik, Croatia

Average rainfall in May: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (115mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (28mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Šibenik, Croatia

Average rainfall days in May: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Šibenik, Croatia

Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Šibenik, Croatia

Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Šibenik, Croatia

Average sea temperature in May: 18.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.1°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Šibenik, Croatia

Average daylight in May: 14h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine in May: 10h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Šibenik, Croatia

Average sunshine days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (13.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Šibenik, Croatia

Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Šibenik, Croatia

Average cloud cover in May: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Šibenik, Croatia

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).