Month guide · Hallstatt · Austria
Hallstatt in May
What May is really like in Hallstatt: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Hallstatt. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 15.1 hours of daylight. Fresh green slopes and long days, with many showers; the Dachstein caves usually reopen for the summer season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Hallstatt: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with April (13°C (55°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:28
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:35
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
Spring (March–May). Snow lingers on the peaks while the valleys turn green; seasonal attractions reopen and it is often wet.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Hallstatt, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Obertraun
Dachstein Krippenstein and 5fingers
Wear warm layers for the ice cave, which stays below freezing even in summer.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Active
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Nature · Lahn
Echerntal and Waldbachstrub waterfall
From Lahn, a level path leads into the Echern valley, then climbs through a gorge to the Waldbachstrub waterfall.
- Time needed
- 2–2.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
Experience · Lahn
Hallstätter See by boat
Even if you arrive by bus, take the ferry across to the station and back for the view of the village from the water.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes–1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Photo spot
Nature · Hallstatt Markt
Soleleitungsweg (brine pipeline trail)
A brine pipeline was laid from Hallstatt to Ebensee in the early 17th century, and the path that follows it runs high above the lake's western shore.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Views
- History
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 7°C and 15 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Hallstatt?
One of the best months to visit Hallstatt. The other best months are June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Hallstatt?
It is one of the best months to visit Hallstatt. Fresh green slopes and long days, with many showers; the Dachstein caves usually reopen for the summer season.
+How warm is Hallstatt in May?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hallstatt in May?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.