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Weather in Franz Josef for May 2026

Your guide to Franz Josef weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Franz Josef in May is quite snowy, averaging 13 snowy days.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Franz Josef at the beginning of May is 0.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 1.1 °C by the end of May.

Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
4
Rainy days
Average snowy days
13
Snow days
Average temperatures
1°/-4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
14 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
88 %
Avg humidity

Franz Josef Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Moderate snow
-3°
2
Cloudy
0°
3
Partly cloudy
1°
4
Partly cloudy
1°
5
Partly cloudy
3°
6
Partly cloudy
2°
7
Moderate rain at times
2°
8
Moderate or heavy rain shower
3°
9
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3°
10
Cloudy
1°
11
Partly cloudy
2°
12
Partly cloudy
2°
13
Light freezing rain
2°
14
Overcast
2°
15
Moderate snow
2°
16
Cloudy
2°
17
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3°
18
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3°
19
Light freezing rain
-3°
20
Light freezing rain
0°
21
Cloudy
2°
22
Sunny
0°
23
Partly cloudy
3°
24
Partly cloudy
3°
25
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
26
Moderate or heavy snow showers
5°
27
Overcast
1°
28
Heavy snow
2°
29
Light freezing rain
0°
30
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-2°
31
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°

Temperatures trend during May in Franz Josef

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May weather in Franz Josef day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -3° /-5° 13.4 mm 8.3 cm
2 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 0° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
3 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
4 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
5 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
7 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 2° /-1° 7.7 mm 0.6 cm
8 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 3° /1° 38.8 mm 0 cm
9 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 3° /-6° 39.1 mm 13.2 cm
10 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
11 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
12 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
13 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /-4° 5.2 mm 0 cm
14 May Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
15 May Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 2° /-5° 4.6 mm 2.4 cm
16 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-1° 0.3 mm 0 cm
17 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 3° /-2° 49.5 mm 15.1 cm
18 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 3° /-9° 30.5 mm 1.5 cm
19 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -3° /-9° 1 mm 0.4 cm
20 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-7° 0.4 mm 0 cm
21 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
22 May Sunny
Sunny
 0° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
23 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
24 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
25 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-3° 27.6 mm 20 cm
26 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 5° /-2° 31.1 mm 3 cm
27 May Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
28 May Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 2° /-3° 35.8 mm 25.8 cm
29 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-3° 9.7 mm 7 cm
30 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -2° /-5° 8.4 mm 6 cm
31 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-5° 8.3 mm 6 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Franz Josef in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Franz Josef forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Franz Josef in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Franz Josef during May?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 1° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Franz Josef during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 311.6 mm is expected in Franz Josef during May, occurring over more than 4 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Franz Josef in May 2026?
Franz Josef experiences an average snowfall of 109 cm during May, occurring over 13 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Franz Josef during May?
The average wind speed in Franz Josef during May is 14 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

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