The month in detail
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Vienna. Temperatures rise (20°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
May ranks 5 out of 12 months in Vienna. Compared to April: +4°C daytime, 9 pts more rainy days, +0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
9°
Daylight
15.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 27
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Vienna is August (8.6/10), 1.0 pt higher than May.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Austria
🗣️LanguageGerman
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 27°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 4°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 30%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Vienna ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
AustriaTemperate climate with a 8.6 → 0.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
48.21°N · 16.37°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Vienna?
August is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 17.0°C lows, 8.6h of sunshine and 26.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Vienna get in August?
Vienna averages 8.6 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Vienna?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Vienna in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 17.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Vienna good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Vienna scores 2.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 8.1/10.
When should you avoid Vienna?
December is the most difficult month to visit Vienna, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Vienna in May?
The average UV index reaches 5 in May in Vienna (moderate), with about 15.0h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.