If you plan to visit Innsbruck in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +18°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 22 rainy days in the month and around 176 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin 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.
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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
Going from a maximum of +21°C during the day to a minimum of +2°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +15°C.
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.
April
May
June
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 mm
176 mm
216 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
72%
73%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
4
2
1
Cloudy days
5
3
3
Rainy days
15
22
20
Snowy days
6
1
0
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.
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
Typically, there is a 81% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 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
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in May, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 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 2024:
1 May
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+12°C
2 May
🌧️
+9°C
3 May
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+13°C
4 May
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+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 2024 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.
Other cities in Austria
Check out the weather for other cities in Austria.
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.
