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Linz in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Linz in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Linz in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +68°F and about 6 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 18 rainy days and 84 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
84 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Linz has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Linz in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Linz 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 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +77°F.

Is Linz warm or cold in May?

Linz is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +59°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°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 Linz:

Climate in Linz in May

Linz weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+59°F+68°F+73°F
Min. temperature
+25°F+34°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+90°F+99°F
Rainfall
58 mm84 mm90 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
71%72%72%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
665
Cloudy days
765
Rainy days
151818
Snowy days
100

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +59°F to +68°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 58 mm to 84 mm. Humidity rises from 71% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Linz 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 Linz is gradually decreasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Linz based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 39%, leading to total precipitation of around 92 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Linz wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 96 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 25% chance of precipitation and 32 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Linz?

This is the weather in Linz in May 2024:
1 May
☀️
+70°F
2 May
🌧️
+61°F
3 May
☁️
+63°F
4 May
☀️
+68°F
5 May
☀️
+76°F
6 May
☁️
+72°F
7 May
☀️
+72°F
8 May
☁️
+62°F
9 May
☀️
+70°F
10 May
🌧️
+59°F
11 May
🌧️
+59°F
12 May
🌧️
+57°F
13 May
☁️
+66°F
14 May
🌧️
+59°F
15 May
🌧️
+62°F
16 May
🌧️
+56°F
17 May
🌧️
+53°F
18 May
☁️
+54°F
19 May
☁️
+68°F
20 May
☀️
+74°F
21 May
☀️
+79°F
22 May
☀️
+83°F
23 May
🌧️
+76°F
24 May
☁️
+69°F
25 May
☀️
+75°F
26 May
☀️
+77°F
27 May
☀️
+74°F
28 May
☀️
+77°F
29 May
☀️
+77°F
30 May
☀️
+72°F
31 May
☀️
+77°F
In May 2024 Linz had 15 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 9 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 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+53°F) and the highest in 2018 (+61°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 478 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1209 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Linz in May:

Is May a good time to visit Linz?

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

Can you sunbathe in Linz in May?

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

Is Linz rainy in May?

Linz 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 Linz in May?

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

Other cities in Austria

Check out the weather for other cities in Austria.

Monthly weather in Linz

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Linz, 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.