Vienna vs Budapest

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

Vienna sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Budapest is also comfortable at 21°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in May. Budapest 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.

Budapest averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°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.

Budapest sees 67 mm over 12 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.