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Villach Weather in May

Villach in May

The short of it: Villach in May averages a high of 22 °C (71 °F) and a low of 9 °C (49 °F), with 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain and about 15 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 9° · rain 106 mm · daylight 15 h 0 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & September

Thirty years of records give Villach an average May high of 22°, a low of 9° and some 106 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 22°, with nights near 9°. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 0 min in mid-May, 89 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Villach runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Villach-Innere Stadt, 1 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Villach, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 21 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 0 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Villach-Innere StadtCarinthia1 km WNW22°9°106 mm
AuenCarinthia1 km SW22°9°106 mm
LindCarinthia2 km NNW22°9°106 mm
VölkendorfCarinthia2 km W20°8°117 mm
Finkenstein am Faaker SeeCarinthia6 km SSE21°9°118 mm
JeseniceMunicipality of Jesenice25 km SE17°6°157 mm
WölfnitzCarinthia31 km ENE21°9°86 mm
ViktringCarinthia32 km E21°9°90 mm

The Almanac · Villach 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 22°, with nights near 9°. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Villach by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-6°46 mm3 km/h8 h 57 min✦
February6°-4°51 mm4 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦
March12°0°74 mm5 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April17°4°85 mm5 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦
May22°9°106 mm5 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦
June25°13°119 mm5 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦
July27°14°139 mm5 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦
August27°14°138 mm4 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦
September21°9°131 mm4 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October15°6°138 mm4 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦
November9°2°134 mm3 km/h9 h 19 min✦
December4°-3°80 mm3 km/h8 h 35 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Villach in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Villach in May?

Days average 22 °C (71 °F) and nights 9 °C (49 °F), with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 22°, with nights near 9°. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Villach?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Villach in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 35 min in December to 15 h 49 min in June.

Does it snow in Villach in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Villach in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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