Vorarlberg Weather in May

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

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Lech am Arlberg Sankt Gallenkirch Gaschurn Riezlern

Planning a getaway to Vorarlberg, Austria this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Vorarlberg in May

Vorarlberg, Austria is a region in Austria. May in Vorarlberg generally has temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Partenen at 11°C (52°F) to pleasant in Hörbranz at 18°C (64°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Hörbranz and 1°C (34°F) in Partenen.

For a closer look at conditions across Vorarlberg, Austria, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Hörbranz with an average of 165 mm (6.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Warth with 212 mm (8.3 in).

Explore Vorarlberg by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vorarlberg — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lech am Arlberg)

January-1°C (30°F) February0°C (32°F) March4°C (39°F) April8°C (46°F) May13°C (55°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September14°C (57°F) October10°C (50°F) November4°C (39°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vorarlberg in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Vorarlberg.

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 Vorarlberg

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

Temperature range in Vorarlberg (May)

Precipitation variation in Vorarlberg (May)

Lech am Arlberg

In May Lech am Arlberg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
204 mm (8 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Sankt Gallenkirch

In May Sankt Gallenkirch generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°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
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Gaschurn

In May Gaschurn 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
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Riezlern

In May Riezlern 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)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Brand

In May Brand generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
162 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lech am Arlberg 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 204 mm (8 in)
Sankt Gallenkirch 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Gaschurn 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 174 mm (6.9 in)
Riezlern 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)
Brand 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Schruns 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 185 mm (7.3 in)

Vorarlberg weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vorarlberg, Austria in May?

Expect poor weather across Vorarlberg, Austria in May. The popular destination of Lech am Arlberg averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Vorarlberg, Austria in May?

In Lech am Arlberg, the average daytime high in May is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does Vorarlberg, Austria get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Vorarlberg, Austria peaks during May. Lech am Arlberg averages roughly 204 mm (8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Vorarlberg, Austria?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Vorarlberg, Austria due to the typically poor weather in Lech am Arlberg.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly unpleasant weather in Lech am Arlberg.

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