Austria Salzburg Weather in May — Climate Guide
May in Salzburg is high
Salzburg Weather in May — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Avg temp
- 19° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 100mm · 13 days
- Crowds
- Busy
As of 2026, Salzburg in May averages a high of 19°C and low of 9°C with 100mm of rain over about 13 days. Spring perfect. T-shirt + light jacket for evening + umbrella.
May is high for Salzburg.
Peak spring + Whitsun Festival classical music. Mirabell gardens at their most photogenic.
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Salzburg May Weather Stats
Avg High
19°C
Avg Low
9°C
Rainy Days
13
100mm total
Sunshine
6h
Daily avg
Humidity
65%
moderate
UV Index
6
High
Wind
10 km/h
Gusts 25
Sea Temp
14°C
lake swimming possible (chilly)
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
May Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
14 μg/m³
PM10
25 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
18°C
Nighttime
9°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
10 km/h
Max gust 25 km/h
Activities Recommended for May
May Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- 19/9°C ideal weather
- Mirabell peak bloom
- Whitsun Festival
- Daylight 15h
Cons
- Rainiest month (100mm)
- Thunderstorms increasing
- Crowds rising
May Events & Festivals
- Whitsun Festival (Pfingstfestspiele)
- Mirabell peak bloom
Salzburg in May — Full Picture
Peak spring + Whitsun Festival classical music. Mirabell gardens at their most photogenic.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Spring perfect. T-shirt + light jacket for evening + umbrella.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current14°C
4.3°C
11.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
23.7°C
13.3°C
14.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
13.7°C
6°C
10.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
3°C
-3°C
9.7/mo
Salzburg Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2° | -4° | 10d·60mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 4° | -3° | 9d·50mm | 3h | 75% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 9° | 0° | 10d·60mm | 4h | 70% | 3 | Quiet | Shoulder | |
| 14° | 4° | 11d·70mm | 5h | 65% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 19° | 9° | 13d·100mm | 6h | 65% | 6 | Busy | Peak | |
| 22° | 12° | 14d·130mm | 6h | 65% | 7 | Busy | Peak | |
| 25° | 14° | 15d·150mm | 7h | 65% | 8 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 24° | 14° | 14d·130mm | 7h | 70% | 7 | Very busy | Peak | |
| September (Best) | 20° | 11° | 11d·90mm | 5h | 70% | 5 | Busy | Peak |
| 14° | 6° | 9d·60mm | 4h | 75% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 7° | 1° | 11d·70mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 3° | -2° | 10d·60mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is May a good time to visit Salzburg?
Salzburg in May is high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Salzburg in May?
Salzburg May averages a high of 19°C and a low of 9°C.
Does it rain much in Salzburg in May?
Salzburg May averages 100mm of rainfall over about 13 rainy days.
What should I wear in Salzburg in May?
Spring perfect. T-shirt + light jacket for evening + umbrella.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Salzburg in May?
Salzburg May sunrise is 05:30 and sunset is 20:30, with 15h of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Salzburg in May?
Salzburg May air quality (AQI) averages 40, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 14μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Salzburg in May?
In May, Salzburg is great for Whitsun Festival concerts, Mirabell bloom, Sound of Music tour.
Is May peak season in Salzburg?
Salzburg May crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.