Cool and dry: May 2025 in the Salzkammergut disappointed the hope of summer

Cool and dry: May 2025 in the Salzkammergut disappointed the hope of summer

May 2025 showed itself in the districts of Vöcklabruck and Gmunden in the Salzkammergut as a cool and dry month. The beginning of the month surprised the region with early summer temperatures, which reached 28 degrees on May 2 and thus showed the first summer day. However, this warmth did not last long, as a high -pressure area above the Atlantic increased the influence of Polar air masses on the region from May 5. As a result, the daily maximum values ​​often fell below 15 degrees. According to tips.at, the weather was largely stable by May 27th, with only occasional storms occurred.

On May 18, local stormy gusts with up to 60 km/h were registered. During the last days of the month, a low pressure area brought milder and humid air masses with it. In particular on May 28th, the region experienced a significant change in weather, characterized by strong thunderstorms and local gusts of wind that reached speeds of 70 to 80 km/h. The last two May days, the May 30th and 31st, brought summer days again with temperatures above 25 degrees.

precipitation balance

The rainfall in May were low and were sometimes perceived as refreshing by the population. The highest amount of daily rain fell on May 5 with 25 millimeters. In Bad Goisern, around 18 millimeters each recorded on May 5th and 22nd, 24 millimeters in St. Wolfgang on May 4th and also 24 millimeters in Bad Ischl on May 22. This corresponds to the statistical expectations of Wetter2.com, according to which about half of the month was to be expected.

In particular, the recommendations for adequate clothing such as warm layers and gloves were recommended to the residents in order to survive the cold temperatures between 4 ° C and 12 ° C better. In addition, the possibility of snow days in May was also indicated this year.

look into the future

For June 2025, in the Salzkammergut with statistically about eleven summer days and two tropics, at which temperatures above 30 degrees are expected. This is contrasting to what May brought the people in the region and illustrates the typical character of the changeable weather conditions in Austria.

This year's May and the weather developments can also be considered in the context of recent years. In 2024, the warmest year in Austria was in Austria, while this year the temperature differences and rainfall show great fluctuations that are also influenced by climate change. This becomes clear in a comprehensive analysis of the weather in Austria, which is available on Statista.com.