The weather in May in Austria

It's pleasantly warm in May in Austria with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 10°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Austria. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Austria. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 30°C in 2015, Austria reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 15°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 91 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,4 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Austria

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Austria. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Austria New York
Average temperature 19°C 22°C
Max. temperature 22°C 28°C
Min. temperature 6°C -5°C
Total precipitation 91 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 12 days 14 days
Total snowfall 3,4 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 2 days 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Austria with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 18°C, with nights around 8°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Austria is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Austria for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Austria is based on weather data from Innsbruck. Other places, like Tyrol, Vienna or Salzburg, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Austria to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Austria. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Austria

Temperature in May in Austria over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Austria. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Austria

Total precipitation in May in Austria over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Austria

Snowfall in May in Austria per year

Daily UV index in May in Austria

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Austria, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in May in Austria

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Average weather in Austria by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Austria. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.