St. Anton am Arlberg (St Anton) weather in May
May in St. Anton am Arlberg: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 24 rainy days.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#7 of 12 months in St. Anton am Arlberg · #1324 of 1413 destinations to visit in May · comfort 45/100 (tier F)
- Days
- 13°C
- Nights
- 5°C
- Wet days
- 24
- Sun
- 9.6 h
- Humidity
- 83%
- Daylight
- 15 h

Traveller notes on St. Anton am Arlberg in May
Notes from nearby Ischgl (13 km away)
St. Anton am Arlberg doesn't have its own notes for May yet — these are about Ischgl, close enough to share the season.
Ischgl-forum threads on a late May visit describe the resort as considerably quieter than its winter peak, posters asking whether nightlife would still be running given how empty the village can feel once the season ends. Regulars call this a real transition month, most winter-focused businesses closed while summer hiking infrastructure isn't fully running yet. Posters recommend basing in a livelier nearby town like Igls if nightlife specifically is a priority, several regulars suggesting a day trip into Ischgl rather than a full stay this time of year. Regulars call real accumulation still likely at higher elevations in May, hiking options considerably more limited than during full summer. Posters recommend real layers regardless of a mild valley forecast, May conditions here shifting fast once the sun drops behind the peaks. The record: 14.2C days feeling like 14C, 3.7C nights, an extraordinarily high 184mm across nearly 24 days and 82 percent humidity.
Other months in St. Anton am Arlberg
St Anton-forum threads on a November visit describe opening timing as genuinely variable, posters recalling one season delayed to mid-December despite a typical last-weekend target, due to thin early snow that year. Regulars call mid-February through April genuinely the more dependable stretch, several posters naming this the real contrast with a chancier November start. Posters call the wider Arlberg lift network genuinely a strong early-season bet, several regulars naming good natural snow at altitude plus reliable snowmaking as reasons it often runs ahead of lower resorts still shut for maintenance. Regulars call checking recent opening-day updates genuinely worthwhile, several threads naming this standard given how much early conditions can shift year to year. Posters recommend flexible plans, several regulars calling this the honest tradeoff for chasing early-season snow. The record: 7.6C days, -1.8C nights, 114.8mm across over 13 days and 80 percent humidity.
St. Anton am Arlberg-forum threads describe late September hiking as genuinely still in full swing here, posters naming this the reason the area doesn't quiet down until October arrives. Regulars call the roughly three-hundred-kilometer trail network a real draw, several posters naming Formarin See and Steinenmare as standard destinations for a day hike. Posters call Senn's WonderWalkingWay around the Sennhutte a real recommended route, several regulars naming it among the more popular options this time of year. Regulars call September genuinely still busy with hikers despite winter being months away, several threads naming this a real contrast to how quiet the resort gets once October begins. Posters recommend booking accommodation with some lead time, several regulars calling this standard given how much hiking traffic the area still sees. The record: 17.2C days, 7.1C nights, an extraordinarily high 164.6mm across nearly 18 days and 83 percent humidity.
St Anton am Arlberg-forum threads comparing summer options describe the resort as still worth choosing over nearby Lech, posters calling June morning runs along the river and mountain hikes real highlights. Regulars call biking and swimming both reasonable summer additions, the village quieter than during the winter peak though still pleasant. Posters describe summer temperatures as running similar to other Alpine resorts, highs typically low twenties and nights capable of dropping into the upper single digits. Regulars call hotels typically including a free summer activity pass, worth asking about when booking. Posters recommend real layers regardless of a warm June afternoon, conditions here shifting fast once the sun drops behind the peaks. Regulars call the village tranquil in June, real peace and quiet a draw for anyone avoiding peak crowds. The record: 20C days feeling like 20C, 9.5C nights, an extraordinarily high 214.3mm across nearly 22 days and 80 percent humidity.
St Anton-forum threads on the best time to ski call February genuinely reliable, cold temperatures and good accumulation typical even though posters are direct this sits among the busiest and priciest stretches given widespread European school holidays. Regulars describe conditions as not meaningfully different from early March, both months generally delivering solid snow depth on the upper mountain. Posters recall specific February systems dropping up to a meter and a half on higher slopes. Regulars call the window from mid-February through April as offering the better combination of snow and sun, worth considering for flexible timing. Posters recommend real cold-weather layers regardless of how sunny February looks. Regulars recommend booking well ahead given demand. The record: 6.7C days feeling like 3C, -3.4C nights, a notably high 64cm of fresh accumulation and 75 percent humidity.
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St. Anton am Arlberg climate normals — May
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.
Where is St. Anton am Arlberg?
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.
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.