

The average low rises from 8☌ in the beginning of the month to 12☌ toward the end. The average high temperature climbs from 18☌ to 22☌. In the course of the month the days lengthen from 14.33 hours of daylight on May 1 to 15.46 hours on May 31. This 1.13-hour increase implies that every day in May is 2.4 shorter than the following day will be. Just like in the previous few months, cloud cover decreases throughout May, although not by a whole lot. This means that, on a typical day this month, the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy 31% of the time, partly cloudy 25% and clear or mostly clear 38% of the time. The above statistics explain why May is such a sunny monthonger days with less clouds. On average, there are 10 beautiful hours of sunshine per day, the same as in April and only one hour fewer than the annual maximum of 11 sunshine hours that is recorded from June through to August.Įven despite those clearing skies, May is one of the wettest months of the entire yeart is the third-wettest, in fact, after the two following months. The total amount of rainfall is 61mm and there are 13 days with precipitation. Less clouds, but an increase in rainfall can only mean that rain showers tend to be less frequent, but heavier. The most common type of rainfall in May is moderate rain, which is recorded on no less than 59% of the days with precipitation. Other possible rainfall types are thunderstorms and light rain, respectively occurring on 24% and 14% of the rainy days. The likelihood that you will experience a rain shower in May ranges around 53% and stays essentially constant throughout the month so you may need an umbrella! You can see a detailed weather forecast for Vienna on this page.Īll people who are fans of the Sisi films will be delighted to spend their May vacation at the Meininger Hotel Vienna Downtown Sissi. This centrally located hotel boasts a contemporary décor showcasing the charm of modern Vienna. The hotel's neighbourhood is dotted with cozy coffee bars, great restaurants and shops. In addition to a games room, bar, lounge area and internet corner, this recommended hotel also has a guest kitchen. Hotel Schloss Wilhelminenberg is a completely different type of hotel. Located to the northwest of the city, it is set amid a large park consisting of wineries, woods and meadows. Housed in a fantastic imperial-style building, this is the place to stay if you want to feel like a Viennese royal. It is located outside of the city, though, but public transportation can get you to the heart of the city within a half hour.Īnother hotel that is situated on the outskirts of the city, but that is also a bit cheaper, is the three-star Garden Hotel Gabriel. Many public transportation options are available near the hotel to get you to the city centre. The hotel itself is family-run and aims to let all guests feel at home. After an attraction-filled day of sightseeing, you can catch a breath in the hotel's beautiful garden. Of all the shoulder months in Vienna, May is arguably the best one.

It has the highest temperatures, but still not the crowds that will begin to arrive in June.
