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Innsbruck in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Innsbruck in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Innsbruck in May 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Innsbruck in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +18°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 22 rainy days with an average precipitation of 176 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
176 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Innsbruck has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Innsbruck in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Innsbruck for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +15°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +21°C during the day and a minimum of +2°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 47% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +21°C.

Is Innsbruck warm or cold in May?

Innsbruck is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +13°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +2°C to +7°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Innsbruck:

Climate in Innsbruck in May

Innsbruck weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+13°C+18°C+22°C
Min. temperature
-18°C-6°C-5°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+32°C+36°C
Rainfall
99 mm176 mm216 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%72%73%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
421
Cloudy days
533
Rainy days
152220
Snowy days
610

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +13°C to +18°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 99 mm to 176 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in April to 2 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Innsbruck in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Innsbruck is gradually decreasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Innsbruck based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 81%, leading to total precipitation of around 209 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 34 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Innsbruck wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 229 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 32 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during May in Innsbruck based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in May is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last May in Innsbruck?

This is the weather in Innsbruck in May 2023:
1 May
🌧️
+12°C
2 May
🌧️
+9°C
3 May
☁️
+13°C
4 May
☁️
+19°C
5 May
☀️
+19°C
6 May
🌧️
+18°C
7 May
🌧️
+19°C
8 May
🌧️
+14°C
9 May
🌧️
+17°C
10 May
🌧️
+11°C
11 May
🌧️
+7°C
12 May
☁️
+13°C
13 May
🌧️
+12°C
14 May
🌧️
+10°C
15 May
🌧️
+13°C
16 May
🌧️
+9°C
17 May
🌧️
+7°C
18 May
☁️
+11°C
19 May
🌧️
+13°C
20 May
☁️
+19°C
21 May
☁️
+20°C
22 May
☁️
+21°C
23 May
🌧️
+17°C
24 May
🌧️
+12°C
25 May
☁️
+19°C
26 May
☁️
+20°C
27 May
☁️
+19°C
28 May
🌧️
+19°C
29 May
☀️
+20°C
30 May
☁️
+20°C
31 May
☀️
+21°C
In May 2023 Innsbruck had 3 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Innsbruck climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Innsbruck in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 1986 with only 1135 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 1915 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Innsbruck in May:

Is May a good time to visit Innsbruck?

It’s always a good time to visit Innsbruck, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Innsbruck in May?

May has mild temperatures in Innsbruck. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Innsbruck rainy in May?

Innsbruck is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Innsbruck in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Innsbruck in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Innsbruck

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Innsbruck, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.