Salzburg weather in May
May in Salzburg: nice, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Salzburg · #422 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Salzburg climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 17°C / 63°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 214 mm / 8.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 22 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.2 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.8 cm / 1.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Salzburg in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Salzburg?
- May in Salzburg: nice, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Salzburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Salzburg in May?
- In May, Salzburg averages a daily high of 17.4°C and a low of 7.4°C, with about 214.3 mm of rain over roughly 22.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Salzburg in May?
- Salzburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in May.
- Does it snow in Salzburg in May?
- Salzburg sees roughly 4.8 cm of snowfall in May.