Late spring · Weather & things to do
Vienna in May
Vienna warms up: highs climb to 70°F (21°C), from 62°F in April, with lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain.
At 83/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (85 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 59 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What May feels like
Warm afternoons near 70°F (21°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Nights cool to an average low of 50°F (10°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (85 mm).
Plan around May
May is one of Vienna's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 70°F, up from 62°F in April.
- Comfort slips from 86/100 in April to 83/100.
- May sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends.
- Our Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna route is planned for Late Nov – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — May falls outside it.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 70°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Vienna in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Schönbrunn Palace
Habsburg summer palace with 1,441 rooms and formal gardens up to the Gloriette.
Why now May scores 83/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Prater and Giant Ferris Wheel
Park with the 1897 Riesenrad, offering slow views over the city.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 3.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Wiener Christkindlmarkt
The city's biggest market fills the Rathausplatz, with lit trees in the park and an ice trail in front of City Hall.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Naschmarkt
Long open-air market with produce stalls, delis and casual eateries.
Café Central
Vaulted coffee house in Palais Ferstel, open since 1876, for Melange and Apfelstrudel.
Vienna State Opera
One of the world's top opera houses, with daily performances most of the year.
Nearby in May
- Budapest in May~133 mi · highs 72°F, 2.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, drier
- Hallstatt in May~134 mi · highs 67°F, 5.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Prague in May~156 mi · highs 68°F, 2.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Salzburg in May~156 mi · highs 66°F, 5.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~373 m to Vienna's ~186 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Vienna in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Vienna?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 83/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain. May is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends.
How hot is Vienna in May?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vienna in May?
Some: about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.0 in (737 mm).
What should I pack for Vienna in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 70°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.3 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Prague, Vienna & Budapest Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Planning Vienna in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.