May · Austria
Best time to visit Bad Gastein in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bad Gastein in May
Average temperature 8°C, 170 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
1.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 170 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Bad Gastein scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 170 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bad Gastein's Belle Époque hotels and thermal springs climb a gorge in the Hohe Tauern.
May in Bad Gastein: expect compromises
Expect 8°C (46°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
170 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Bad Gastein — 7.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bad Gastein in May?
- In May, Bad Gastein averages 8°C, 170 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Bad Gastein?
- May earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bad Gastein in May?
- Expect about 170 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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