St. Anton am Arlberg (St Anton) weather in May
Austria

May in St. Anton am Arlberg: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 24 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in St. Anton am Arlberg · #1297 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 45/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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St. Anton am Arlberg climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 13°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 232 mm / 9.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 24 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 31.2 cm / 12.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in St. Anton am Arlberg 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 St. Anton am Arlberg'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 weatherSt. Anton am Arlberg's best weather comes in January, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in St. Anton am Arlberg in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Between-seasons shutdown
22 Apr – 20 Jun · usuallyFrom the last race to midsummer the lifts stop and most of the village closes. The Arlberg pass road stays open, which is the only thing moving. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk24 rainy days and about 232 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 31 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of St. Anton am Arlberg — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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St. Anton am Arlberg in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit St. Anton am Arlberg?
- May in St. Anton am Arlberg: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 24 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for St. Anton am Arlberg on SeasonMap's comfort score (45/100).
- What is the weather like in St. Anton am Arlberg in May?
- In May, St. Anton am Arlberg averages a daily high of 13.4°C and a low of 4.8°C, with about 231.9 mm of rain over roughly 23.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in St. Anton am Arlberg in May?
- St. Anton am Arlberg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in May.
- Does it snow in St. Anton am Arlberg in May?
- St. Anton am Arlberg sees roughly 31.2 cm of snowfall in May.
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Within 300 km: Ischgl's Top of the Mountain closing concert on 2 May, and Davos' Mountain railways open for summer around 1 May – 25 Oct.