Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Austria in May
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 108mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
108mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 108mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Austria with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May15°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May108mm average rain
May sits near Austria's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.1 hours average sun
May is brighter than Austria's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May0°C average sea
May is close to Austria's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
May32 weather score
May sits close to Austria's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels near Austria
Marriott
Stieg’nhaus, a Member of Design Hotels™Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Austria
The Cōmodo, a Member of Design Hotels™Bad Gastein, Austria
Arabella Jagdhof Resort am Fuschlsee, a Tribute Portfolio HotelHOF BEI SALZBURG, Austria
Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, SalzburgSalzburg, Austria
Sheraton Grand SalzburgSalzburg, Austria
Mayburg Salzburg, a Tribute Portfolio HotelSalzburg, Austria