May · Austria
Best time to visit Schönbrunn Palace in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Schönbrunn Palace in May
Average temperature 15°C, 81 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.6/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 81 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Schönbrunn Palace scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 15°C, 81 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Schönbrunn's imperial palace, gardens and zoo make it Vienna's grandest day out.
May is one of the strongest months in Schönbrunn Palace (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 81 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Schönbrunn Palace at 8.6/10 (2nd of 12), just behind July at 9/10.
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 Schönbrunn Palace in May?
- In May, Schönbrunn Palace averages 15°C, 81 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Schönbrunn Palace?
- May earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Schönbrunn Palace in May?
- Expect about 81 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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