The weather in May in Plitvice Lakes

It's pleasantly warm in May in Plitvice Lakes with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 13°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Plitvice Lakes. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Plitvice Lakes, Croatia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2015, Plitvice Lakes reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 156 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Plitvice Lakes

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Plitvice Lakes. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Plitvice Lakes New York
Average temperature 22°C 22°C
Max. temperature 26°C 28°C
Min. temperature 8°C -5°C
Total precipitation 156 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 19 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Plitvice Lakes with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 10°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 21°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Plitvice Lakes is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Plitvice Lakes, Croatia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Plitvice Lakes

Temperature in May in Plitvice Lakes over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Plitvice Lakes, Croatia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Plitvice Lakes

Total precipitation in May in Plitvice Lakes over the years

Daily UV index in May in Plitvice Lakes

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Plitvice Lakes, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Plitvice Lakes by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Plitvice Lakes. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.