May could be a good time to visit Salzburg, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +66°F, and there are typically 4 sunny days in May. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 185 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
185 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salzburg has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Salzburg in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salzburg for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +66°F with a maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +41°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +75°F.
Is Salzburg warm or cold in May?
Salzburg is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +46°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 Salzburg:
Climate in Salzburg in May
Salzburg weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+57°F
+66°F
+72°F
Min. temperature
+19°F
+28°F
+36°F
Max. temperature
+86°F
+91°F
+95°F
Rainfall
110 mm
185 mm
222 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
68%
69%
71%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
6
4
3
Cloudy days
4
3
2
Rainy days
15
19
18
Snowy days
4
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +66°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 110 mm to 185 mm.Humidity rises from 68% to 69%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in April to 4 in May.
Wind speed in Salzburg in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Salzburg is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Salzburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 181 mm, with a 61% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 19 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:
Salzburg wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 231 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Salzburg?
This is the weather in Salzburg in May 2023:
1 May
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+63°F
2 May
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+55°F
3 May
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+61°F
4 May
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+68°F
5 May
☀️
+75°F
6 May
🌧️
+66°F
7 May
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+72°F
8 May
☁️
+61°F
9 May
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+70°F
10 May
🌧️
+59°F
11 May
🌧️
+50°F
12 May
☁️
+57°F
13 May
☁️
+63°F
14 May
🌧️
+55°F
15 May
🌧️
+63°F
16 May
🌧️
+55°F
17 May
🌧️
+50°F
18 May
☁️
+55°F
19 May
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+64°F
20 May
☀️
+75°F
21 May
☀️
+79°F
22 May
☀️
+78°F
23 May
🌧️
+70°F
24 May
🌧️
+61°F
25 May
☁️
+70°F
26 May
☁️
+72°F
27 May
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+72°F
28 May
☀️
+72°F
29 May
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+73°F
30 May
☀️
+73°F
31 May
☀️
+75°F
In May 2023 Salzburg had 11 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Salzburg climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Salzburg in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+52°F) and the highest in 2023 (+60°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 1193 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 2589 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salzburg in May:
Is May a good time to visit Salzburg?
It’s always a good time to visit Salzburg, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Salzburg in May?
May has mild temperatures in Salzburg. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Salzburg rainy in May?
Salzburg 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 Salzburg in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salzburg 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.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salzburg, 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.
