Prague vs Vienna

Prague and Vienna are closely matched in May. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Prague sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Vienna is also comfortable at 20°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Prague is the stronger choice in May. Vienna receives 4 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Prague reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Vienna averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.

Prague receives approximately 67 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during May. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Vienna sees 73 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Prague the drier option by 6 rain days and 6 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.