Planning a trip to Vienna in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +68°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 115 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
115 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vienna has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Vienna in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Vienna for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +45°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +68°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +77°F.
Is Vienna warm or cold in May?
Vienna is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +52°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 Vienna:
Climate in Vienna in May
Vienna weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+68°F
+75°F
Min. temperature
+27°F
+34°F
+39°F
Max. temperature
+86°F
+91°F
+99°F
Rainfall
68 mm
115 mm
101 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
63%
66%
65%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
8
7
7
Cloudy days
5
4
3
Rainy days
15
16
15
Snowy days
1
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +68°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 68 mm to 115 mm.Humidity rises from 63% to 66%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 7 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Vienna in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Vienna is gradually decreasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Vienna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 103 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate 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.
May is one of the rainiest months in Vienna, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Vienna wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 115 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Vienna?
This is the weather in Vienna in May 2023:
1 May
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+67°F
2 May
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+62°F
3 May
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+63°F
4 May
☁️
+68°F
5 May
☁️
+75°F
6 May
☁️
+73°F
7 May
☁️
+68°F
8 May
☁️
+63°F
9 May
☁️
+64°F
10 May
☁️
+66°F
11 May
☁️
+66°F
12 May
🌧️
+53°F
13 May
☁️
+55°F
14 May
🌧️
+53°F
15 May
🌧️
+62°F
16 May
🌧️
+59°F
17 May
🌧️
+54°F
18 May
☁️
+54°F
19 May
☁️
+67°F
20 May
☁️
+75°F
21 May
☀️
+79°F
22 May
☀️
+81°F
23 May
🌧️
+80°F
24 May
☁️
+68°F
25 May
☀️
+71°F
26 May
☀️
+73°F
27 May
☀️
+72°F
28 May
☀️
+76°F
29 May
☀️
+77°F
30 May
☁️
+75°F
31 May
☀️
+77°F
In May 2023 Vienna had 8 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 3 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 Vienna climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Vienna in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+55°F) and the highest in 2023 (+63°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 435 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2441 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vienna in May:
Is May a good time to visit Vienna?
May is a really good time to go to Vienna. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Vienna.
Can you sunbathe in Vienna in May?
May has mild temperatures in Vienna. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Vienna rainy in May?
Vienna 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 Vienna in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vienna 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 Vienna, 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.
