Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for May
| Metric | Split | Belgrade | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 22°C (72°F) | 22°C (72°F) | Tie |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 14°C (57°F)▲ | 12°C (54°F) | Split |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days▲ | 12 days | Split |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 74 mm | 70 mm▲ | Belgrade |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 12h/day▲ | 11h/day | Split |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 17 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | Belgrade |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Split edges ahead as the better destination in May. Split offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Belgrade sees 11 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.
Split sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Belgrade is also comfortable at 22°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Split is the stronger choice in May. Split receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Split reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 8°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. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.
Split receives approximately 74 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Belgrade sees 70 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Split the drier option by 3 rain days and 4 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 22°C, lows of 14°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 22°C, lows of 12°C, 12 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen. These items are useful in either destination during May.
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 | 10°C | 11d | 4°C | 9d |
| Feb | 11°C | 10d | 7°C | 9d |
| Mar | 14°C | 10d | 12°C | 10d |
| Apr | 17°C | 11d | 17°C | 11d |
| May | 22°C | 9d | 22°C | 12d |
| Jun | 26°C | 7d | 26°C | 11d |
| Jul | 29°C | 5d | 28°C | 10d |
| Aug | 29°C | 5d | 28°C | 8d |
| Sep | 24°C | 8d | 23°C | 8d |
| Oct | 20°C | 11d | 18°C | 8d |
| Nov | 15°C | 14d | 11°C | 8d |
| Dec | 11°C | 12d | 5°C | 10d |
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