Sankt Pölten weather in May (Lower Austria, Austria)

Curious about the May weather in Sankt Pölten? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Sankt Pölten, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Sankt Pölten in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Sankt Pölten. May, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sankt Pölten climate page with graphs.

 

Sankt Pölten, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 51% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

Where to go in Austria in May

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Sankt Pölten in May?

For visitors traveling to Sankt Pölten, 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 in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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