Weather in Budva in May

How May compares

May is the 5th warmest month of the year in Budva and ranks 82nd of 134 destinations we compare for May - see where else is hot in May. Against London's average high of 16.6°C in May, Budva is 5.3°C warmer by day and 7.0°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in May

The typical May day in Budva peaks at 21.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.2°C or more. Roughly 1 in 5 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 15.3°C; one night in ten drops to 12.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest May day here reached 30.0°C (2020-05-18) and the coldest night 8.5°C (2019-05-07).

Rain in May

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 117 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest May was 2016 with 356 mm, the driest 2003 with 9 mm. Humidity averages 74%.

Sea temperature in May

The sea averages 18.9°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.0°C to 20.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.6°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:23 and sets about 19:59 local time in mid-May. Average cloud cover is 50%.

Is May a good time to visit Budva?

It is a reasonable choice: warm days but expect showers. The best months for Budva on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug.

Warm days, with a layer for evenings

Budva in May suits travellers who find summer heat tiring but still want to spend much of the day outside. Short sleeves are a reasonable starting point for warmer afternoons, with a jumper or light jacket ready for later. Days reach 25°C only 18% of the time, so do not pack as though hot weather is assured. The warmer spells can reach about 26°C, when taking a break from the midday sun makes sense. At the cooler end, nights can fall to around 12°C or below. A flexible mix of light clothing and warmer layers is more useful than a suitcase built entirely around beachwear.

Rain is the main planning catch

Rain deserves a place in your plans, not just a passing thought. There are about 10 rainy days in May, so a waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with showers are sensible additions. That does not mean writing off outdoor time: May averages about 7.2 hours of sunshine within 14.4 hours of daylight, leaving plenty of scope to make use of brighter spells. Keep weather-sensitive plans flexible rather than tying them to a particular day well ahead. This month is a better fit if you can tolerate interruptions than if the whole holiday depends on sitting outside in consistently dry weather.

The sea is still bracing

The sea is the clearest reason to temper expectations of a beach-focused holiday. Its average temperature is 18.9°C, with May conditions ranging from 18°C to 20°C between years. That is bracing rather than comfortably warm, even when the air feels pleasant. If you enjoy cooler water, a short dip may appeal; if you like to linger in the sea, May is a less convincing choice. Bring swimwear, but do not make long swims the deciding reason to book. Time by the water can still suit a warm afternoon, with a dry layer ready for when you get out.