May · Austria
Best time to visit Salzburg in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salzburg in May
Average temperature 14°C, 139 mm of rain, about 18 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 #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 139 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Salzburg scores 6.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 14°C, 139 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Salzburg's Baroque spires glow under calm May–Sept sun; alpine air stays crisp and old town crowds thin at dawn.
May in Salzburg: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 139 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salzburg in May?
- In May, Salzburg averages 14°C, 139 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Salzburg?
- 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 Salzburg in May?
- Expect about 139 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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