Austria in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Austria in may 2026
Below, find the the weather forecast for may for most popular cities in Austria. These forecasts are probabilities for the month of may from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in may in Vienna
good weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
31%
15%
9%
Weather at 12pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
28%
23%
9%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
26%
22%
7%
Weather at 3am
50°F
33%
23%
16%
13%
Where to go in Austria in may?
Where to go in Austria in may: destination map
Where to go in each region in may?
| Burgenland (Rust, Jennersdorf, Oberwart...) | 68°F | 6 à 11 days | good weather |
| Carinthia (Klagenfurt, Villach, Wolfsberg...) | 58°F to 67°F | 10 à 16 days | tolerable weather* |
| Lower Austria (Vienna, Sankt Pölten, Gmund...) | 63°F to 68°F | 4 à 14 days | good weather |
| Salzburgerland (Salzburg, Zell am See, Tamsweg...) | 54°F to 65°F | 15 à 18 days | tolerable weather* |
| Styria (Graz, Kapfenberg, Leibnitz...) | 59°F to 68°F | 10 à 16 days | good weather* |
| Tyrol (Innsbruck, Alpbach, Solden...) | 47°F to 61°F | 12 à 19 days | tolerable weather* |
| Upper Austria (Hallstatt, Linz, Ried im Innkreis...) | 56°F to 67°F | 9 à 18 days | tolerable weather* |
| Vorarlberg (Bregenz, Bludenz, Mittelberg...) | 50°F to 65°F | 12 à 14 days | tolerable weather* |
Where should you go in Austria in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Austria in may ranges from good to very bad depending on the region and city.
It is not ideal 100%, but the weather in Austria in may is, according to seasonal norms, good in Graz, Vienna and Schwechat. I allows to enjoy sightseeing in these areas. And even why not take a little time to sunbathe!
If you do not go to spend your time in a lounger by the pool, but, for example to go sightseeing, the cities of Linz, Ötztal, Salzburg, Hallstatt, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt and Bregenz have a OK but just acceptable weather for that in may.
Climate in Austria in may
Climate in Vienna in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Vienna is 61°F (maximum temperature is 68°F and minimum temperature is 56°F). The climate quite comfortable here in the month of may. With 4.3in over 7 days, you will experience some showers during your stay. But this is rather reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With good weather conditions, the month of may is a recommended month to go in that area.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 68°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||
| Length of day | 15:13 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Graz in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 68°F and minimum temperature is 58°F (for an average temperature of 63°F). The climate quite pleasant in that locality in may. With 6.2in over 10 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your trip. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a good weather, may is a good time to go in this locality in Austria.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 68°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Rainfall | 6.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||
| Length of day | 15:06 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Innsbruck in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 58°F and minimum temperature is 45°F (for an average temperature of 50°F). The climate is relatively cool in that locality in the month of may, but it is liveable by dressing warm. With 8.4in over 13 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your vacations. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not good time) for traveling in this locality.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Rainfall | 8.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (41%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||
| Length of day | 15:06 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Salzburg in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 65°F and minimum temperature is 52°F (for an average temperature of 58°F). The climate is quite cold in that area in the month of may, but it is livable by dressing warm. With 9.6in over 15 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your stay. But this is rather reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in this city.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Rainfall | 9.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||
| Length of day | 15:11 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Alpbach in may
In may, the mean temperature in Alpbach is 50°F (maximum temperature is 56°F and minimum temperature is 45°F). The climate is relatively cold in that area in this month, but it is bearable when dressing warm. With 7.4in over 12 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your stay. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in that area in Austria.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Rainfall | 7.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (38%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||
| Length of day | 15:08 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
All cities in Austria in may
| Vienna in may | good weather |
| Graz in may | good weather |
| Innsbruck in may | tolerable weather |
| Salzburg in may | tolerable weather |
| Alpbach in may | tolerable weather |
| Bludenz in may | tolerable weather |
| Bregenz in may | good weather |
| Gmund in may | good weather |
| Hallstatt in may | tolerable weather |
| Jennersdorf in may | good weather |
| Kapfenberg in may | tolerable weather |
| Klagenfurt in may | good weather |
| Leibnitz in may | good weather |
| Linz in may | good weather |
| Mittelberg in may | very bad weather |
| Oberwart in may | good weather |
| Ried im Innkreis in may | good weather |
| Rust in may | good weather |
| Sankt Pölten in may | good weather |
| Solden in may | very bad weather |
| Tamsweg in may | very bad weather |
| Villach in may | tolerable weather |
| Wolfsberg in may | tolerable weather |
| Zell am See in may | tolerable weather |
| Dürnstein in may | good weather |
| Feldbach in may | good weather |
| Hartberg in may | tolerable weather |
| Hermagor in may | very bad weather |
| Kirchberg in Tirol in may | tolerable weather |
| Mariazell in may | good weather |
| Nationalpark Hohe Tauern in may | very bad weather |
| Nationalpark Kalkalpen in may | tolerable weather |
Weather data for Austria in may:
Weather data for Austria in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Austria. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Austria can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Austria.