Austria
Austria in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Austria in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Austria in May?
- Vienna is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 21°C (69°F) in May; Krakaudorf is the coolest at 13°C (56°F).
Warmest
21°
Vienna
Coolest
13°
Krakaudorf
Driest
62 mm
Vienna
Vienna is the warm end of Austria in May (21°C (69°F)); Krakaudorf the cool end (13°C (56°F)). On average it is 5.5 °C (10 °F) warmer than April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Vienna, Linz, and Klagenfurt.
Best places in Austria in May
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Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 21° | 10° | 62 mm | — | 71 |
| Oberpullendorf | 20° | 9° | 72 mm | — | 68 |
| Wiener Neustadt | 20° | 9° | 68 mm | — | 67 |
| Maria Enzersdorf | 20° | 9° | 62 mm | — | 67 |
| Graz | 21° | 9° | 84 mm | — | 66 |
| Linz | 20° | 9° | 71 mm | — | 64 |
| Klagenfurt | 20° | 7° | 86 mm | — | 63 |
| Mauerbach | 19° | 9° | 64 mm | — | 62 |
| Strass im Zillertal | 19° | 9° | 107 mm | — | 54 |
| Zell am Ziller | 19° | 9° | 102 mm | — | 53 |
| Tauplitz | 16° | 5° | 103 mm | — | 43 |
| Osterwitz | 15° | 4° | 107 mm | — | 42 |
| Pertisau | 16° | 7° | 119 mm | — | 41 |
| Stadl an der Mur | 15° | 6° | 136 mm | — | 40 |
| Lermoos | 15° | 6° | 112 mm | — | 39 |
| Krakaudorf | 13° | 4° | 140 mm | — | 32 |
Festivals in Austria in May
- Vienna Shorts Annual film festival held in Vienna, Austria
- Vienna Festival Annual culture festival in Vienna
School holidays in May
When schools are off, family travel peaks and prices rise.
- May 4, 2027 Saint Florian's DayUpper Austria
- May 15, 2027 – May 17, 2027 Pentecost Holidaysnationwide
Public holidays in May
- National Holiday
- Ascension Day
- Pentecost
- Whit Monday
- Corpus Christi
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Austria in May?
Average daytime highs range from 13° in Krakaudorf to 21° in Vienna.