May weather forecast
Linz, Austria

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Weather in May

By May, there is no mistaking the arrival of warmer weather in Linz. Sunshine becomes a more regular companion, and park outings become a frequent pastime. The trend for increasing temperatures continues, facilitating the emergence of a different kind of beauty in the city. Rainfall continues its prominence, topping 62mm (2.44"), enriching the soil and nourishing the copious amounts of greenery that characterize this time of the year. It's a great time for walks along the Danube and enjoying the contrast of urban life set against nature's backdrop.

Temperature

Linz observes an average high-temperature of a comfortable 17.3°C (63.1°F) in May, barely different from 14.4°C (57.9°F) in April. Nightly temperatures in Linz drop to an average low of 6.8°C (44.2°F) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 19.1 days. Throughout May, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Linz, there are 154.3 rainfall days, and 526mm (20.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Linz, Austria. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Linz aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Linz, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.4 days and aggregates up to 316mm (12.44") of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Linz is 15h and 14min.
On the first day of May in Linz, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 20:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 20:54 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Linz is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May leads to these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: May 22, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Linz?

In Linz, 17.3°C (63.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 6.8°C (44.2°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Linz?

In May, the average relative humidity in Linz is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May in Linz?

In Linz, during May, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Linz?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Linz. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Linz aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Linz?

The average day length in May in Linz, Austria, is 15h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Linz?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 20:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 20:54 CEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Linz have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Linz?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in May
Linz, Austria

Average temperature in May - Linz, Austria
  • Average high temperature in May: 17.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Linz, Austria

Average pressure in May - Linz, Austria
  • Average pressure in May: 1015.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Linz, Austria

Average wind speed in May - Linz, Austria
  • Average wind speed in May: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Linz, Austria

Average humidity in May - Linz, Austria
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Linz, Austria

Average rainfall in May - Linz, Austria
  • Average rainfall in May: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (73mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (17mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Linz, Austria

Average rainfall days in May - Linz, Austria
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Linz, Austria

Average snowfall in May - Linz, Austria
  • Average snowfall in May: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (118mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Linz, Austria

Average snowfall days in May - Linz, Austria
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Linz, Austria

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Linz, Austria
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Linz, Austria

Average sunshine days in May - Linz, Austria
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Linz, Austria

Average UV index in May - Linz, Austria
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Linz, Austria

Average cloud cover in May - Linz, Austria
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Linz, Austria

Average visibility in May - Linz, Austria
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).

Linz, Austria

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