Berlin or Vienna in May?
On climate data, Berlin comes out ahead overall in May. See the per-criterion details below.
BerlinPhoto: Jörg Braukmann · CC BY-SA 4.0
ViennaPhoto: Ninanuri · CC BY 2.5Key figures in May
| Criterion | Berlin | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 19 °C | 20 °C |
| Average daily low | 8 °C | 9 °C |
| Rainy days | 11 rainy days (est.) ★ | 15 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 6 h/day | 7 h/day ★ |
| Humidity | 73 % | 70 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Berlin is drier, with about 4 fewer rainy days.
Berlin or Vienna in May: the short answer
In May, Berlin comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Berlin 74/100 vs Vienna 67/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on May as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Berlin averages a climate score of 55/100, Vienna 56/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in May, side by side
The average daily high is about 19 °C in Berlin and 20 °C in Vienna — warmer in Vienna. Average daily lows are around 8 °C versus 9 °C.
On rain, Berlin sees about 11 rainy days in May and Vienna about 15 — drier in Berlin. Vienna gets more sunshine (6 vs 7 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Berlin records roughly 130 rainy days and Vienna about 133 — the drier of the two overall is Berlin. At their sunniest, Berlin reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (June) and Vienna about 7 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Berlin is at its best in June, July, August and September, while Vienna peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the May scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Berlin scores higher in May (Berlin 86 vs Vienna 78).
Active & hiking: Berlin scores higher in May (Berlin 82 vs Vienna 75).
Family: Berlin scores higher in May (Berlin 57 vs Vienna 51).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In May, Berlin leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Vienna carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.