Dalmatia in May
May rewards going south: the further down, the warmer the sea and the steadier the weather. Crete and Sicily are already in season while the Adriatic is just waking up. The prize for going early: half the prices and empty beaches.
Dalmatia in May: what does it cost?
The calculator already has this month's dates filled in. It compares flights from your airports, driving and the ferry, and adds the total cost.
The numbers for May
Climate: 8 year averages (Open-Meteo). Flights: cheapest return fare per person found from Prague or Vienna (Aviasales, ~48 h).
How to get there
Drive to Split in 10 to 11 hours, motorway all the way. Fly to Split or Zadar, with low cost options in season. Ferries to Brač and Hvar leave from Split itself, take the car across only for longer island stays.
By plane
Nearest airports: SPU, ZAD. The calculator searches all of them at once, across your whole date window.
By car and ferry
The shortest route is Ancona → Zadar: about 7 h at sea, a car from ~80 € one way.
Frequently asked
How warm is the sea in Dalmatia in May?
In May the sea is typically around 19 °C and the air averages 22 °C during the day.
Can you drive to Dalmatia?
Yes, with a ferry: the shortest route is Ancona → Zadar, about 7 h at sea and a car from ~80 € one way.