May · Austria
Best time to visit Vienna in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Vienna 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 Vienna 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.
Imperial cafés, concert halls, and palatial gardens reveal Vienna at its most graceful from May through September.
May in Vienna — one of the year's strongest windows (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 Vienna 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 Vienna in May?
- In May, Vienna 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 Vienna?
- 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 Vienna 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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