Austria weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Austria in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Austria in May?
Austria offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Matrei in Osttirol at 9°C to warm in Bad Radkersburg at 22°C. At night it cools down to 11°C in Bad Radkersburg and -0°C in Matrei in Osttirol.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Herrnbaumgarten with an average of 69 mm to heavy rainfall in Weissbach bei Lofer with 213 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 238 hours of sunshine in Vienna. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Austria, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Austria's yearly weather, check out our Austria climate page.
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Average weather in Vienna
In May Vienna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Sölden
In May Sölden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Zell am See
In May Zell am See generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Saalbach Hinterglemm
In May Saalbach Hinterglemm generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Neustift im Stubaital
In May Neustift im Stubaital generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Austria?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Austria with overall perfect weather in Vienna. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Vienna. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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