SeasonMapMakarska weather in May
Croatia
May in Makarska: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Makarska · #908 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Makarska in May
Notes from nearby Split (52 km away)
Makarska doesn't have its own notes for May yet — these are about Split, close enough to share the season.
Split's forum puts May in the low-to-mid 20s°C, often warm enough for shorts throughout the day, though the Adriatic coast can just as easily turn a whole week cloudy and cool. Regulars flag the sea as still on the cool side early in the month, warming enough to swim comfortably by the end of May.
Add your own note from Makarska's card on the map.
Makarska climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sea temperature | 19°C / 66°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Makarska in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Makarska's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMakarska's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Makarska in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Biokovo park road season
1 Apr – 31 OctTrail seasonBook earlyThe mountain road and the glass Skywalk above the town are open from April to the end of October and shut for the winter. Only twenty cars go up each hour, so the slot is the thing to book, not the ticket. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Makarska — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Makarska?
Makarska in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Makarska?
- May in Makarska: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Makarska on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Makarska in May?
- In May, Makarska averages a daily high of 21.1°C and a low of 14.1°C, with about 119.1 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Makarska in May?
- Makarska has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in May.
Other months in Makarska
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Similar destinations in Southeast Europe — May
Within 300 km: Dubrovnik's Island ferry season around 15 Apr – 20 Oct, and Split's Cruise season on 1 May – 15 Oct.