May · Austria
Best time to visit Linz in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Linz in May
Average temperature 13°C, 88 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.9/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 88 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Linz scores 7.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 13°C, 88 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Linz mixes a baroque old town with Ars Electronica, the Danube and Austria's art scene.
May in Linz — reliably good (2nd best month)
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 88 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Linz in May?
- In May, Linz averages 13°C, 88 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Linz?
- May earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Linz in May?
- Expect about 88 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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