Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is May 2027 a good month to visit Dubrovnik?
Lively — the typical May day in Dubrovnik is busier than 60% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in May, that is the trade. If not, December is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Dubrovnik's own year — not a headcount.
May 2027 is a shoulder month in Dubrovnik: mild and wet, around 22°C / 71°F with rain on about 12 days, Lively on 20 of 31 days — 11 days run Busy or Packed.
Mostly yes, if the weather does not put you off. The typical May day in Dubrovnik is Lively, and 11 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed. Expect around 22 °C by day, with rain on about 12 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Cruise ships call on 27 of the 31 days, 5 at once on Sunday 9 May. Early May is the month's quietest stretch in Dubrovnik — the typical day at 55%, against 74% in mid May. The crush is at the Pile gate and the Stradun; the quiet is at Lokrum. The calmest day is Friday 14 May, the busiest Thursday 13 May.
In short, a solid middle-ground pick.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Dubrovnik, May ranks 6th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Thu 13 May, busier than 87% of the year; its lightest is Fri 14 May at 45%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Pack for wet first — rain on 12 of 31 days.
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
Wet stone is the thing to plan around in a month this wet.
See walking shoes →
How busy is Dubrovnik in May?
The busiest days are the 9th, 13th, 18th and 25th, and 7 more. Away from those, most days sit Lively. The calmest stretch is the 5th–8th.
Cruise ships are in port on 27 of 31 days; the heaviest is Sun 9 May, 5 ships in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 45% of the year and its heaviest at 87%, so where you land inside it matters. All four Tuesdays run Busy or Packed. Daylight runs about 14 hours.
Either side of it, April is far calmer and June picks up.
The calmest days are the 14th, 22nd and 24th — aim for those if your dates can flex.
Sat 01 May Lively busier than 57% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany public holiday
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–22:00
- Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998
Record Dubrovnik on Sat 1 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,726 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany public holiday; France public holiday; Poland public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 02 May Lively busier than 52% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Oceania Allura — guest capacity 1,200 09:00–18:00
Record Dubrovnik on Sun 2 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,200 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 03 May Busy busier than 78% of days here · ⚓4 · UK public holiday
- Azamara Journey — guest capacity 710 07:00–16:00
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 12:00–02:00
- Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 10:00–22:00
- Silver Shadow — guest capacity 388 08:00–19:00
Record Dubrovnik on Mon 3 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,752 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–22:00. Why: UK public holiday; Poland public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 2 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 04 May Busy busier than 72% of days here · ⚓2
- Azura — guest capacity 3,100
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 07:00–19:00
Record Dubrovnik on Tue 4 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,050 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Wed 5 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 05 May Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓1 · Netherlands public holiday
- MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 12:00–23:00
Record Dubrovnik on Wed 5 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 922 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–23:00. Why: Netherlands public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 06 May Lively busier than 63% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany public holiday
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 04:00–21:00
Record Dubrovnik on Thu 6 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,832 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–21:00. Why: Germany public holiday; France public holiday; Netherlands public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 07 May Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998
Record Dubrovnik on Fri 7 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 998 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 08 May Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Emerald Kaia — guest capacity 128
- Oceania Sirena — guest capacity 684 10:00–20:00
Record Dubrovnik on Sat 8 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 812 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany school holidays; France public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 09 May Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓5 · Germany school holidays
- Crystal Symphony — guest capacity 606 07:00–22:00
- Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660 07:00–19:00
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–22:00
- Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930
- Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 08:00–17:00
Record Dubrovnik on Sun 9 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,072 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sat 8 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 10 May Lively busier than 53% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Silver Shadow — guest capacity 388 08:00–21:00
- Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
Record Dubrovnik on Mon 10 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,316 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 11 May Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Azamara Onward — guest capacity 684 08:00–22:00
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 07:00–19:00
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 07:00–23:00
Record Dubrovnik on Tue 11 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,570 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Mon 10 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 12 May Lively busier than 58% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 09:00–19:00
- Viking Mars — guest capacity 928
Record Dubrovnik on Wed 12 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,852 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 13 May Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 08:00–18:00
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 04:00–21:00
- ms Oosterdam — guest capacity 1,916 08:00–22:00
Record Dubrovnik on Thu 13 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,008 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Wed 12 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 14 May Lively busier than 45% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Fri 14 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 15 May Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Norwegian Prima — guest capacity 3,215 08:00–20:00
- Seabourn Ovation — guest capacity 600 07:00–23:00
Record Dubrovnik on Sat 15 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,815 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Fri 14 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 16 May Lively busier than 49% of days here · Germany public holiday
Record Dubrovnik on Sun 16 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: Germany public holiday; France school holidays; Poland public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 17 May Busy busier than 80% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany public holiday
- Le Bougainville — guest capacity 184 19:00–?
- Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 10:00–23:00
- ms Oosterdam — guest capacity 1,916 09:00–23:00
Record Dubrovnik on Mon 17 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,494 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany public holiday; France public holiday; Netherlands public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 16 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 18 May Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 07:00–19:00
- National Geographic Orion — guest capacity 102
- Norwegian Prima — guest capacity 3,215 10:00–23:00
Record Dubrovnik on Tue 18 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,267 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Wed 19 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 19 May Lively busier than 61% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Ascent — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
- Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 09:00–22:00
Record Dubrovnik on Wed 19 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,408 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 20 May Busy busier than 80% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 07:00–17:00
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 04:00–21:00
Record Dubrovnik on Thu 20 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,118 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 19 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 21 May Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Oceania Allura — guest capacity 1,200 07:00–16:00
Record Dubrovnik on Fri 21 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,200 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–16:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 22 May Lively busier than 45% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- National Geographic Orion — guest capacity 102
Record Dubrovnik on Sat 22 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 102 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 23 May Lively busier than 50% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Crystal Symphony — guest capacity 606 09:00–23:00
Record Dubrovnik on Sun 23 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 606 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 24 May Lively busier than 45% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Dubrovnik on Mon 24 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 25 May Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 07:00–19:00
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 07:00–23:00
Record Dubrovnik on Tue 25 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,056 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 24 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 26 May Lively busier than 63% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Mein Schiff 4 — guest capacity 2,506 07:00–22:00
Record Dubrovnik on Wed 26 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,506 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 27 May Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany public holiday
- Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 08:00–18:00
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 04:00–21:00
Record Dubrovnik on Thu 27 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,092 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–21:00. Why: Germany public holiday; Poland public holiday; Croatia public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Wed 26 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 28 May Lively busier than 49% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Viking Star — guest capacity 930
Record Dubrovnik on Fri 28 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 29 May Lively busier than 60% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Azura — guest capacity 3,100
- Emerald Kaia — guest capacity 128 02:00–?
Record Dubrovnik on Sat 29 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,228 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 30 May Lively busier than 62% of days here · ⚓4 · Croatia public holiday
- CFC Renaissance — guest capacity 1,285 08:00–23:00
- Emerald Kaia — guest capacity 128
- Seven Seas Grandeur — guest capacity 754 07:00–16:00
- Viking Sea — guest capacity 930
Record Dubrovnik on Sun 30 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,097 guests at double occupancy. Why: Croatia public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 31 May Lively busier than 60% of days here · ⚓1 · UK public holiday
- Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 10:00–23:00
Record Dubrovnik on Mon 31 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,394 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 10:00–23:00. Why: UK public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dubrovnik/#d-2027-05-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of May is quietest in Dubrovnik?
Early May is the month's quietest stretch in Dubrovnik — the typical day at 55%, against 74% in mid May.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- The heaviest port day is Sun 9 May — 5 ships in at once. See the marquee sights on a lighter day, or be there for opening time.
- Need flexibility? The 5th–8th is the month's calmest stretch — the easiest window to move around in.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
May weather in Dubrovnik
Comfortably warm — around 22°C / 71°F, easy shirtsleeve weather, with rain on about 12 days, so keep a layer handy. The days are long too — close to 14 hours of light — so the evenings stay open for walking once the heat drops.
Worth booking the marquee sights ahead for the busy days, but you can keep the rest of the trip flexible.
More about Dubrovnik in May
Based on: Croatia's public holidays · school vacations across France, Germany, the Netherlands and Poland · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
