2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Zadar in May

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

May is an excellent time to visit Zadar. Zadar has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 23°C, lows of 14°C, and approximately 6 rainy days per month.

Avg High

23°C

Avg Low

14°C

Rainy days

6days

Daylight

14.7h

Is May a good time to visit Zadar?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:34 AM

Sunset

8:19 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 11°C 2°C 5 Good
February 13°C 5°C 6 Good
March 14°C 5°C 6 Good
April 19°C 7°C 3 Good
May 23°C 14°C 6 Excellent (best)
June 26°C 17°C 10 Excellent (best)
July 30°C 19°C 2 Good
August 32°C 21°C 6 Good
September 27°C 17°C 9 Excellent (best)
October 19°C 11°C 16 Excellent (best)
November 15°C 7°C 4 Good
December 13°C 6°C 18 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for May

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is May a good time to visit Zadar? +

May is typically Excellent for visiting Zadar, with average highs of 23°C and around 6 rainy days.

What should I pack for Zadar in May? +

With highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Zadar in May? +

Zadar typically sees around 6 rainy days in May.

How many hours of daylight are there in Zadar in May? +

In May, Zadar gets approximately 14.7 hours of daylight per day.

Is May peak season in Zadar? +

Yes, May is peak season in Zadar. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Zadar? +

The best months to visit Zadar are May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Zagreb)

Last Updated: January 2026

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May

23° / 14°
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