Vienna · May
Low seasonAustria · Europe
Max Temp
20.2°C
Min Temp
10.6°C
Sunshine
7.1 h/day
Rain Days
8 days
Rainfall
70.7 mm
Humidity
68%
Avg Temp
15.5°C
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in June.
May in Vienna at 20°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, and August.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 20°C, cooling to 11°C at night (daily average: 16°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 8 rain days with 71 mm total.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Events & Festivals
- Wiener FestwochenMitte Mai bis Mitte Juni (5 Wochen)
Eines der bedeutendsten europäischen Theaterfestivals mit Inszenierungen aus aller Welt. Eröffnungskonzert auf dem Rathausplatz ist kostenlos und zieht Zehntausende Besucher an.
Packing list for Vienna in May
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
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 20°C. Nights cool to 11°C, with a daily average of 16°C.
- How much rain falls in Vienna in May?
- In May, Vienna receives an average of 71 mm of rain over 8 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Vienna get in May?
- Vienna averages 7 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
