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Salzburg in May: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Salzburg in May is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 18 °C. With about 17 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
54/100 · #5
Warmth
#5
Dryness
#10
Sun
#3
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Salzburg · MayPhoto: Wladyslaw Sojka · FALClimate facts
- Average high
- 18 °C
- Average low
- 8 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 17 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 78 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 13 | 3 | 13 | 77 | 5.4 | 79 | 1.5 | 48 |
| May (selected) | 18 | 8 | 17 | 129 | 6.4 | 78 | 1.5 | 54 |
| June | 21 | 12 | 19 | 149 | 7.0 | 78 | 1.4 | 63 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (54/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | -6 | -4.3 °C | -4.7 °C | -4.1 | -52.3 mm | -1 h | +0.4 % | ±0 m/s |
| June | +9 | +3.6 °C | +4.1 °C | +1.3 | +19.7 mm | +0.6 h | -0.6 % | -0.1 m/s |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Salzburg in May?
The average daily high is around 18 °C, with an average daily low of about 8 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Salzburg in May?
The curated estimate is about 17 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 129 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Salzburg?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Salzburg. May is not among them.