May · Austria
Best time to visit Hallstatt in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hallstatt in May
Average temperature 14°C, 165 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.9/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 165 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Hallstatt scores 6.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 165 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hallstatt's lake and salt mine village sit between the Dachstein peaks and the water.
May in Hallstatt: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
165 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 7.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hallstatt in May?
- In May, Hallstatt averages 14°C, 165 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Hallstatt?
- May earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hallstatt in May?
- Expect about 165 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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