Verdict: Good month
Salzburg Weather in May
May hits the sweet spot in Salzburg — highs around 18°C (64°F), ideal for a full day on foot. It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 19 days, so build flexibility into plans. Overall, May is a solid month to visit Salzburg.
Average high
18°C / 64°F
Average low
8°C / 46°F
Rain days
~19
Precipitation
162 mm
What to pack for Salzburg in May
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 19 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Salzburg: Jul (25°C / 77°F) · Coolest: Jan (6°C / 43°F) · Wettest: May (~19 rain days)
6°
-3°
Jan
10°
0°
Feb
12°
1°
Mar
14°
3°
Apr
18°
8°
May
24°
13°
Jun
25°
15°
Jul
24°
15°
Aug
21°
11°
Sep
17°
7°
Oct
10°
2°
Nov
6°
-1°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)