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Warmest sea temperature in Croatia in May

Where the sea is warmest across Croatia during May, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Bijeca Beach (Istria, Croatia) tops the list at around 19°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

  1. 1
    Bijeca Beach
    Istria · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  2. 2
    Hawaii Beach
    Istria · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  3. 3
    Belvedere
    Istria · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  4. 4
    Lone Bay
    Istria · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  5. 5
    Sveti Ivan
    Kvarner · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  6. 6
    Crikvenica Beach
    Kvarner · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  7. 7
    Rajska Plaža
    Kvarner · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  8. 8
    Kandarola
    Kvarner · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  9. 9
    Sakarun
    Dalmatia · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  10. 10
    Stiniva
    Dalmatia · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  11. 11
    Stiniva
    Dalmatia · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  12. 12
    Pasjača
    Dalmatia · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  13. 13
    Lapad Beach
    Dalmatia · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  14. 14
    Sunj
    Dalmatia · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  15. 15
    Saplunara
    Dalmatia · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  16. 16
    Punta Rata
    Dalmatia · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  17. 17
    Nugal
    Dalmatia · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  18. 18
    Bačvice
    Dalmatia · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  19. 19
    Kamenjak Beach
    Istria · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  20. 20
    Zlatni Rat Istria
    Istria · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  21. 21
    Karpinjan Beach
    Istria · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  22. 22
    Bijela Uvala
    Istria · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  23. 23
    Girandella Beach
    Istria · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  24. 24
    Medveja Beach
    Istria · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average
  25. 25
    Icici Beach
    Istria · Croatia · Adriatic Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    19°C
    May average

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Croatia in May — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Croatia in May?
Bijeca Beach in Croatia has the warmest sea in Croatia in May, averaging about 19.0 °C. Hawaii Beach (19.0 °C) and Belvedere follow close behind.
How many beaches in Croatia are warm enough to swim in May?
None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Croatia reach 22 °C in May, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these May sea temperatures calculated?
Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical May rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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