SeasonMapKitzbühel weather in May
Austria
May in Kitzbühel: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 20 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Kitzbühel · #1359 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 27/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Kitzbühel in May
Other months in Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel's forum flags January snow as genuinely variable — one visitor planning a mid-January trip fielded concerns about heavy snowfall and lift closures, while others note the resort's relatively low altitude means it doesn't always have the area's most reliable natural-snow record. Regulars' advice: check conditions close to the date rather than assuming a guaranteed powder week.
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Kitzbühel climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 202 mm / 8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 10.1 cm / 4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kitzbühel in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyPentecost (Whitsun) holidays in Austria, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kitzbühel's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherKitzbühel's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Kitzbühel in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Walking and golf season
25 May – 10 Oct · usuallyTrail seasonThe Kitzbueheler Horn road and the lift-served walking open from late May, and the town has more golf courses than a place this size has any business with.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kitzbühel — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Kitzbühel?
Kitzbühel in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kitzbühel?
- May in Kitzbühel: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 20 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Kitzbühel on SeasonMap's comfort score (27/100).
- What is the weather like in Kitzbühel in May?
- In May, Kitzbühel averages a daily high of 16.7°C and a low of 5°C, with about 202.3 mm of rain over roughly 19.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kitzbühel in May?
- Kitzbühel has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in May.
- Does it snow in Kitzbühel in May?
- Kitzbühel sees roughly 10.1 cm of snowfall in May.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — May
Within 300 km: Zell am See's Grossglockner road open around 1 May – 2 Nov, and Berchtesgaden's Eagle's Nest road open around 10 May – 25 Oct.