Vienna

What’s the weather like in Vienna in May?

The Vienna weather in May feels very summer-like with warm temperatures and plenty of pleasant sunshine. There’s no need for thick layers like in spring and winter, but watch out for brief showers around the Austrian capital.

Geographical influences

Vienna enjoys a picturesque setting on the banks of the Danube River. It’s in the north-east of Austria, away from the cooler Alps in the west. Rainfall’s actually a little higher in summer compared to the other seasons, but that won’t spoil your visit to this charming and historic city.

Averages

The weather in Vienna in May is much more pleasant than the spring months of March and April. The average daytime temperature can rise to a brilliant 20°C, although temperatures around 16°C are more common. At night, this can fall to 10°C to 12°C. Visitors love the brighter conditions in Vienna this month, with up to eight hours of sunshine from 15 hours daylight. The sun rises at around 5am and finally sets at 8.45pm. Rainfall’s a little higher than winter with 61mm on average across 13 rain-affected days in east Austria. The heat and humidity levels are low and the UV index is moderate, so watch out when you’re in the afternoon sunshine.