Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for May
| Metric | Split | Belgrade | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 28°C (82°F)▲ | 22°C (72°F) | Split |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 19°C (66°F)▲ | 12°C (54°F) | Split |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 1 days▲ | 12 days | Split |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 15 mm▲ | 70 mm | Split |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 11h/day▲ | Belgrade |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | Tie |
Split and Belgrade are closely matched in May. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Split sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. Belgrade is also comfortable at 22°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Split is the stronger choice in May. Belgrade receives 4 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Split reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 19°C (66°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Belgrade averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. There is a notable 6°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.
Split receives approximately 15 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during May. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.
Belgrade sees 70 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Split the drier option by 11 rain days and 55 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 28°C, lows of 19°C, 1 rain days
Highs of 22°C, lows of 12°C, 12 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. May is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Split | Belgrade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 16°C | 6d | 4°C | 9d |
| Feb | 19°C | 5d | 7°C | 9d |
| Mar | 22°C | 4d | 12°C | 10d |
| Apr | 26°C | 2d | 17°C | 11d |
| May | 28°C | 1d | 22°C | 12d |
| Jun | 29°C | 1d | 26°C | 11d |
| Jul | 28°C | 1d | 28°C | 10d |
| Aug | 26°C | 2d | 28°C | 8d |
| Sep | 22°C | 4d | 23°C | 8d |
| Oct | 19°C | 5d | 18°C | 8d |
| Nov | 16°C | 6d | 11°C | 8d |
| Dec | 15°C | 7d | 5°C | 10d |
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