May · Croatia
Best time to visit Pula in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pula in May
Average temperature 18°C, 115 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 115 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Pula scores 6.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 115 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pula pairs a first-century Roman amphitheatre with an Istrian harbour, the Brijuni islands and the rocky coast of Cape Kamenjak.
May in Pula: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 115 mm — wet for this destination — but about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 3.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pula in May?
- In May, Pula averages 18°C, 115 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Pula?
- May earns a 6.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pula in May?
- Expect about 115 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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