Vienna · May
Low seasonAustria · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 4° (39°)-5– (23–)13 (55) | 6° (43°)-2– (28–)15 (59) | 11° (52°)3– (37–)21 (70) | 17° (63°)7– (45–)25 (77) | 21° (70°)12– (54–)28 (82) | 25° (77°)18– (64–)33 (91) | 28° (82°)19– (66–)34 (93) | 27° (81°)18– (64–)33 (91) | 22° (72°)13– (55–)29 (84) | 16° (61°)8– (46–)23 (73) | 9° (48°)1– (34–)18 (64) | 5° (41°)-3– (27–)13 (55) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | -1° (30°)-10– (14–)7 (45) | 0° (32°)-7– (19–)7 (45) | 2° (36°)-5– (23–)10 (50) | 7° (45°)-1– (30–)12 (54) | 11° (52°)4– (39–)16 (61) | 15° (59°)9– (48–)20 (68) | 17° (63°)10– (50–)22 (72) | 17° (63°)10– (50–)20 (68) | 13° (55°)5– (41–)17 (63) | 8° (46°)0– (32–)14 (57) | 4° (39°)-4– (25–)9 (48) | 0° (32°)-7– (19–)6 (43) |
☀️Sunshine | 2h UV 2 | 4h UV 3 | 6h UV 5 | 8h UV 7 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 6h UV 5 | 4h UV 4 | 3h UV 2 | 2h UV 2 |
🌧Rain Days | 5d29mm (1.2") | 4d30mm (1.2") | 4d31mm (1.2") | 4d41mm (1.6") | 8d71mm (2.8") | 7d75mm (3.0") | 8d78mm (3.1") | 7d81mm (3.2") | 5d62mm (2.4") | 5d45mm (1.8") | 4d31mm (1.2") | 5d30mm (1.2") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in June.
May in Vienna at 21°C (70°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, and August.
Daytime highs average 21°C (70°F), cooling to 11°C (52°F) at night (daily average: 16°C (61°F)). Peaks reach around 28°C (82°F), the coldest nights around 4°C (39°F). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 8 rain days with 71 mm (2.8 in) total.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
Events & Festivals
- Wiener Festwochenmid-May to mid-June (5 weeks)
One of Europe's most important theatre festivals, with productions from all over the world. The opening concert on Rathausplatz is free and draws tens of thousands of visitors.
Packing list for Vienna in May
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Light umbrella or rain poncho
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Vienna?
- May is not an optimal month for Vienna (Score: 57/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, and August.
- How warm is it in Vienna in May?
- In May, Vienna sees daily highs of 21°C (70°F). Nights cool to 11°C (52°F), with a daily average of 16°C (61°F). Peaks reach around 28°C (82°F), the coldest nights around 4°C (39°F).
- How much rain falls in Vienna in May?
- In May, Vienna receives an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over 8 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Vienna get in May?
- Vienna averages 8 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
