Semmering weather in May (Lower Austria, Austria)

What can you expect from the weather in Semmering during May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Semmering typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Semmering in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 188 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August 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 Semmering climate page with graphs.

 

Semmering, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Monichkirchen, Austria (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in Austria in May

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Semmering, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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