Linz weather in May (Upper Austria, Austria)

How is the weather in Linz in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Linz, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Linz in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 233 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Linz. May, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Linz climate page with graphs.

 

Linz, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 51%  

Sunshine 233 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 55%  

Where to go in Austria in May

Find out more about the weather in Austria in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Linz in May?

For visitors traveling to Linz, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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