Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for May
| Metric | Zagreb | Belgrade | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 21°C (70°F) | 22°C (72°F)▲ | Belgrade |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 11°C (52°F) | 12°C (54°F)▲ | Belgrade |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days | 12 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 87 mm | 70 mm▲ | Belgrade |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day | 11h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 9▲ | Belgrade |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 13 km/h▲ | 15 km/h | Zagreb |
Zagreb 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.
Zagreb sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Belgrade is also comfortable at 22°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in May.
Zagreb reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 10°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.
Zagreb receives approximately 87 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Belgrade sees 70 mm over 12 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 21°C, lows of 11°C, 12 rain days
Highs of 22°C, lows of 12°C, 12 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. 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 | Zagreb | Belgrade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 5°C | 9d | 4°C | 9d |
| Feb | 7°C | 8d | 7°C | 9d |
| Mar | 12°C | 10d | 12°C | 10d |
| Apr | 17°C | 10d | 17°C | 11d |
| May | 21°C | 12d | 22°C | 12d |
| Jun | 25°C | 11d | 26°C | 11d |
| Jul | 27°C | 10d | 28°C | 10d |
| Aug | 27°C | 9d | 28°C | 8d |
| Sep | 22°C | 10d | 23°C | 8d |
| Oct | 16°C | 9d | 18°C | 8d |
| Nov | 10°C | 10d | 11°C | 8d |
| Dec | 5°C | 10d | 5°C | 10d |
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