The Wachau Valley weather in May
Considering a trip to the Wachau Valley this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Wachau Valley in May?
The Wachau Valley is a region in Austria. May in the Wachau Valley generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Krems an der Donau.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Krems an der Donau with an average of 88 mm to moderate rainfall in Melk with 99 mm. Meanwhile, Krems an der Donau enjoys approximately 230 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Wachau Valley in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Wachau Valley climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Wachau Valley?
Krems an der Donau
In May Krems an der Donau generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Melk
In May Melk generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Weissenkirchen in der Wachau
In May Weissenkirchen in der Wachau generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Spitz
In May Spitz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Emmersdorf an der Donau
In May Emmersdorf an der Donau generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Wachau Valley, in Austria.
Is May the best time to visit the Wachau Valley?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Wachau Valley with overall perfect weather in Krems an der Donau. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Krems an der Donau. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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