Vienna weather in May (Vienna (state), Austria)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Vienna during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Vienna during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 21°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Vienna in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 238 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Vienna. May, June, July, 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 Vienna climate page with graphs.

 

Vienna, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 53%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 238 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

Where to go in Austria in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Vienna, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Vienna.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Austria? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Austria. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.