Vienna vs Salzburg

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vienna edges ahead as the better destination in May. Vienna offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Salzburg sees 10 sunshine hours and 20 rain days.

Vienna sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Salzburg is also comfortable at 19°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vienna is the stronger choice in May. Vienna receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Vienna reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Salzburg averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°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.

Vienna receives approximately 73 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Salzburg sees 191 mm over 20 rain days. That makes Vienna the drier option by 8 rain days and 118 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.