Kitzbühel weather in May

May in Kitzbühel: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 20 rainy days.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kitzbühel🇦🇹 Austria · Alps · Ski27
  1. 87Jan
  2. 79Feb
  3. 67Mar
  4. 51Apr
  5. 27May
  6. 16Jun
  7. 11Jul
  8. 13Aug
  9. 21Sep
  10. 30Oct
  11. 70Nov
  12. 82Dec

#8 of 12 months in Kitzbühel · #1388 of 1413 destinations to visit in May · comfort 27/100 (tier F)

Days
17°C
Nights
5°C
Wet days
20
Sun
9.5 h
Humidity
82%
Daylight
15 h
Kitzbühel, Austria
Photo: Deniz Erus · Pexels

Traveller notes on Kitzbühel in May

Kitzbuhel-forum threads on a May visit describe conditions as genuinely variable, one regular describing three consecutive years of May visits ranging from real sunny warmth to a passing shower, never truly cold. Regulars call golf a real May option, the area's courses cited repeatedly as worth combining with a wider Tirol trip. Posters recommend day trips to St Johann and Zell am See, both mentioned as solid additions for anyone based in Kitzbuhel for several days. Regulars call nine days a reasonable stay for combining the town itself with these nearby excursions. Posters recommend real layers regardless of a sunny forecast, mountain weather here shifting fast enough that a passing shower is always a real possibility. The record: 16.7C days feeling like 16C, 5C nights, an extraordinarily high 202.3mm across nearly 20 days and 79 percent humidity.
KitzbuhelMayRegular · May · 1 month ago · Read more on tripadvisor.in ↗

Other months in Kitzbühel

Kitzbuhel-forum threads on a March visit describe the resort's relatively low altitude as a genuine factor, posters warning booking after the fifteenth risks poor snow and terrace-only days. Regulars call March itself genuinely prized for sunny weather, several posters naming ski-hut terrace days as a real highlight of visiting this time of year. Posters call snow reliability genuinely a real gamble this late in the season, several regulars naming this the honest tradeoff for the better weather March typically brings. Regulars call early March genuinely the safer bet for snow specifically, several threads naming this the window to prioritize if skiing matters more than terrace weather. Posters recommend checking current snow conditions before booking a March trip, several regulars calling this standard given how much reliability drops as the month goes on. The record: 9.6C days, -2.4C nights, an extraordinarily high 109.5mm across over 13 days and 76 percent humidity.
KitzbuhelMarchRegular · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Kitzbuhel-forum threads on a late-September visit describe the last week of the month as genuinely slow locally, posters calling many businesses on reduced hours ahead of the seasonal transition. Regulars call the autumn color a real upside worth the tradeoff, the surrounding hills turning a genuine, striking gold this time of year. Posters recommend checking specific hotel and restaurant hours directly given how quiet this stretch runs. Regulars describe the town as still genuinely pleasant for walking and relaxing, considerably calmer than either the summer or winter peak. Posters call airport transfers and logistics straightforward regardless of the quieter season. Regulars recommend real layers for the cooler mornings, comfortable afternoon warmth not always guaranteed this late in September. The record: 19.8C days feeling like 20C, 7.6C nights, an extraordinarily high 161mm across over 14 days and 83 percent humidity.
KitzbuhelSeptemberRegular · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Kitzbuhel-forum threads asking about February skiing get mixed but generally positive reports, one poster calling conditions absolutely fantastic with snow good enough for most skiers, though regulars are direct this sits among the busiest and priciest stretches. Posters describe lower slopes as capable of running less than ideal even this deep into winter, the resort's improved snowmaking system named as a real mitigation. Regulars call south-facing sections genuinely appreciated during the coldest weeks of January and February, real sun a welcome contrast to shadier runs. Posters describe a week without fresh snow as capable of producing rough, icy off-piste conditions through repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Regulars recommend checking current conditions before off-piste terrain. Posters call the groomed runs generally reliable regardless of off-piste variability. The record: 7C days feeling like 4C, -4.4C nights, a notably high 52.3cm of fresh accumulation and 78 percent humidity.
KitzbuhelFebruaryRegular · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Kitzbuhel-forum threads on August describe the ski town's summer version as genuinely lively, warm and green with well over a thousand kilometers of hiking trails alongside biking, golf and swimming once the snow season ends. Posters call August one of the fuller, more vibrant stretches of summer, busier and pricier than the shoulder months but delivering the region at its fullest. Regulars are direct sunshine, cloud and a quick shower can all move through within the same afternoon, packing for what locals call four seasons in one day standing advice regardless of the forecast. Free guided walks from the Hahnenkamm car park, run by the tourist board on weekday mornings, are repeatedly recommended for visitors wanting local knowledge of trails not easily found alone. Sturdy footwear and both rain and sun protection are called essential for any higher route. The record: 23.6C days feeling like 24C, 11.8C nights, an extraordinarily high 187mm across over 17 days and 82 percent humidity.
KitzbuhelAugustRegular · August · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Kitzbühel climate normals — May

Daytime high17°C / 62°F😎 nice
Nighttime low5°C / 41°F
Feels like (high)16°C / 61°F
Rainfall202 mm / 8 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days20 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point8°C / 46°F
Sunshine9.5 h/day
Daylight15.1 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall10.1 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)

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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.

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What's on in Kitzbühel in May

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Walking and golf season

    25 May – 10 Oct · usuallyTrail season

    The 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.

What's on around the world in May →

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.

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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.

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.