Austria

Austria Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Austria in May.

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Vienna Sölden Zell am See Neustift im Stubaital

Planning a trip to Austria this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect 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.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Matrei in Osttirol at 9°C (48°F) to warm in Bad Radkersburg at 22°C (72°F). At night it cools down to 11°C (52°F) in Bad Radkersburg and 0°C (32°F) in Matrei in Osttirol.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Austria, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Herrnbaumgarten with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Weissbach bei Lofer with 213 mm (8.4 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Vienna sees around 238 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Austria in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Austria

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Austria?

Temperature range in Austria (May)

Precipitation variation in Austria (May)

Vienna

In May Vienna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
238 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Vienna →

Sölden

In May Sölden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
184 hours
207 hours
201 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sölden →

Zell am See

In May Zell am See generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
174 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
216 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Zell am See →

Saalbach Hinterglemm

In May Saalbach Hinterglemm generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
174 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
222 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saalbach Hinterglemm →

Neustift im Stubaital

In May Neustift im Stubaital generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
206 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Neustift im Stubaital →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Austria in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vienna 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Sölden 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Zell am See 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 181 mm (7.1 in)
Neustift im Stubaital 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 176 mm (6.9 in)
Salzburg 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Hallstatt 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)

Austria weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Austria in May?

Expect perfect weather across Austria in May. The popular destination of Vienna averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Austria in May?

Average temperatures in Austria during May range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Vienna.

Does Austria get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Austria during May, with Vienna averaging close to 76 mm (3 in).

Is May a Good 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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