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Bratislava in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Bratislava in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Bratislava in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Bratislava in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +70°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 13 rainy days and 67 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
67 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bratislava has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Bratislava in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bratislava for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +68°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +82°F during the day and a minimum of +43°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +77°F.

Is Bratislava warm or cold in May?

Bratislava is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +50°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Bratislava:

Climate in Bratislava in May

Bratislava weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+61°F+70°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+27°F+34°F+41°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+93°F+97°F
Rainfall
42 mm67 mm69 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
63%66%65%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
1099
Cloudy days
654
Rainy days
121312
Snowy days
100

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +70°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 42 mm to 67 mm. Humidity rises from 63% to 66%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in April to 9 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Bratislava in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Bratislava is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Bratislava based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 35%, leading to total precipitation of around 113 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Bratislava, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Bratislava wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 14 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Bratislava?

This is the weather in Bratislava in May 2023:
1 May
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+68°F
2 May
☀️
+64°F
3 May
☀️
+63°F
4 May
☀️
+69°F
5 May
☀️
+73°F
6 May
☀️
+70°F
7 May
☀️
+69°F
8 May
☀️
+64°F
9 May
☀️
+65°F
10 May
☀️
+66°F
11 May
☀️
+68°F
12 May
🌧️
+53°F
13 May
🌧️
+57°F
14 May
🌧️
+54°F
15 May
☁️
+64°F
16 May
🌧️
+57°F
17 May
🌧️
+54°F
18 May
☁️
+57°F
19 May
☁️
+66°F
20 May
☀️
+77°F
21 May
☀️
+79°F
22 May
☀️
+79°F
23 May
☀️
+82°F
24 May
☀️
+68°F
25 May
☀️
+72°F
26 May
☀️
+75°F
27 May
☀️
+72°F
28 May
☀️
+75°F
29 May
☀️
+77°F
30 May
☀️
+76°F
31 May
☀️
+78°F
In May 2023 Bratislava had 23 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Bratislava climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Bratislava in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+55°F) and the highest in 2023 (+62°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 321 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 777 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bratislava in May:

Is May a good time to visit Bratislava?

May is a really good time to go to Bratislava. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Bratislava.

Can you sunbathe in Bratislava in May?

May has mild temperatures in Bratislava. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Bratislava rainy in May?

Bratislava is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bratislava in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bratislava in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Bratislava

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bratislava, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.