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Ferlach Weather in May

Ferlach in May

The short of it: Ferlach in May averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 8° · rain 109 mm · daylight 14 h 59 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

Thirty years of records give Ferlach an average May high of 20°, a low of 8° and some 109 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 20°, with nights near 8°. Wet spells are common — about 109 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 59 min in mid-May, 89 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Ferlach runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Viktring, 8 km to the NNW, is 2° warmer by day.

May in Ferlach, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 19 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 59 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ViktringCarinthia8 km NNW21°9°90 mm
Sankt RuprechtCarinthia8 km N21°8°90 mm
Sankt MartinCarinthia10 km N21°9°90 mm
EbenthalCarinthia10 km NNE21°8°92 mm
Villacher VorstadtCarinthia11 km N21°9°90 mm
Klagenfurt am WörtherseeCarinthia11 km N21°8°90 mm
Völkermarkter VorstadtCarinthia11 km N21°8°90 mm
Sankt PeterCarinthia12 km NNE21°8°84 mm

The Almanac · Ferlach Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 20°, with nights near 8°. Wet spells are common — about 109 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Ferlach by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-6°51 mm4 km/h8 h 57 min✦
February5°-5°55 mm5 km/h10 h 15 min✦
March10°-1°75 mm6 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April15°4°90 mm6 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦
May20°8°109 mm6 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦
June24°12°133 mm6 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
July25°13°146 mm5 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦
August25°13°140 mm5 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
September19°9°142 mm4 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October14°5°145 mm4 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦
November7°1°144 mm4 km/h9 h 19 min✦
December2°-4°88 mm4 km/h8 h 35 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ferlach in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ferlach in May?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 20°, with nights near 8°. Wet spells are common — about 109 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ferlach?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Ferlach in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 59 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 35 min in December to 15 h 48 min in June.

Does it snow in Ferlach in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ferlach in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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