Zalaegerszeg weather in May
Averages, precipitation and records for every May since 2000
What is May like in Zalaegerszeg?
In May, daytime highs in Zalaegerszeg average 20.6 °C and night-time lows 11.4 °C, giving a monthly mean of 16.1 °C. Expect about 86 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
May is the 5th warmest month of the year here: 4.3 °C warmer than April and 4.5 °C cooler than June.
An average May brings 5.2 summer days (25 °C or more).
Compared with the May average of Hungarian towns (16.7 °C), Zalaegerszeg is 0.6 °C cooler — the 277th warmest of 348.
The warmest May was in 2003 (19.1 °C), the coolest in 2019 (12.9 °C). The wettest was 2019 (177 mm), the driest 2003 (34 mm). May in 2016–2025 averaged 15.6 °C, compared with 16.8 °C in 2000–2009 (-1.2 °C).
May records: 32.8 °C (28 May 2008) and 2.4 °C (8 May 2021). The average topsoil temperature (0–7 cm) is 16.1 °C.
Planning a trip? Check the 7-day forecast for Zalaegerszeg and the current weather. See also the full climate of Zalaegerszeg and Hungary in May.
May mean temperature by year
Red: warmer than the average (16.1 °C), blue: cooler.
May precipitation by year
Monthly total (mm).
Every May in Zalaegerszeg, 2000–2025
Highlighted: the warmest and the coolest year. Click a year for its daily data.
| Year | Mean | Highest | Lowest | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 14.5 °C | 27.0 °C | 6.1 °C | 74 mm |
| May 2024 | 16.9 °C | 24.6 °C | 9.5 °C | 115 mm |
| May 2023 | 15.0 °C | 25.9 °C | 7.5 °C | 108 mm |
| May 2022 | 17.7 °C | 29.3 °C | 6.8 °C | 78 mm |
| May 2021 | 13.8 °C | 25.5 °C | 2.4 °C | 122 mm |
| May 2020 | 14.7 °C | 24.7 °C | 5.6 °C | 67 mm |
| May 2019 | 12.9 °C | 23.9 °C | 4.1 °C | 177 mm |
| May 2018 | 18.5 °C | 27.7 °C | 8.3 °C | 100 mm |
| May 2017 | 16.7 °C | 29.1 °C | 2.9 °C | 62 mm |
| May 2016 | 15.5 °C | 27.8 °C | 4.6 °C | 121 mm |
| May 2015 | 16.2 °C | 28.0 °C | 7.2 °C | 94 mm |
| May 2014 | 15.1 °C | 27.7 °C | 6.2 °C | 112 mm |
| May 2013 | 15.6 °C | 27.5 °C | 8.5 °C | 116 mm |
| May 2012 | 16.7 °C | 28.6 °C | 5.2 °C | 87 mm |
| May 2011 | 16.5 °C | 29.1 °C | 3.4 °C | 48 mm |
| May 2010 | 15.4 °C | 26.4 °C | 6.4 °C | 127 mm |
| May 2009 | 17.0 °C | 28.6 °C | 6.5 °C | 53 mm |
| May 2008 | 17.0 °C | 32.8 °C | 7.7 °C | 43 mm |
| May 2007 | 17.5 °C | 29.3 °C | 7.1 °C | 96 mm |
| May 2006 | 15.0 °C | 26.3 °C | 6.0 °C | 116 mm |
| May 2005 | 16.0 °C | 30.9 °C | 3.4 °C | 72 mm |
| May 2004 | 13.9 °C | 25.2 °C | 4.3 °C | 77 mm |
| May 2003 | 19.1 °C | 30.9 °C | 7.5 °C | 34 mm |
| May 2002 | 17.8 °C | 26.9 °C | 8.2 °C | 45 mm |
| May 2001 | 17.4 °C | 28.9 °C | 7.7 °C | 45 mm |
| May 2000 | 17.5 °C | 28.0 °C | 5.8 °C | 60 mm |
May in nearby towns
| Town | Avg high | Avg low | Precip. | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zalaegerszeg | 20.6 °C | 11.4 °C | 86 mm | 14 |
| Hévíz | 20.7 °C | 11.6 °C | 77 mm | 13 |
| Keszthely | 20.7 °C | 11.6 °C | 77 mm | 13 |
| Lenti | 20.9 °C | 11.3 °C | 94 mm | 14 |
| Letenye | 21.1 °C | 11.2 °C | 90 mm | 14 |
| Nagykanizsa | 20.9 °C | 11.6 °C | 84 mm | 13 |
| Pacsa | 20.8 °C | 11.4 °C | 82 mm | 14 |
| Zalakaros | 21.2 °C | 11.8 °C | 82 mm | 13 |
| Zalalövő | 20.7 °C | 11.4 °C | 90 mm | 14 |
Other months in Zalaegerszeg
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Zalaegerszeg in May?
Average highs of 20.6 °C and lows of 11.4 °C, with about 86 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How hot does it get in Zalaegerszeg in May?
The May record is 32.8 °C (28 May 2008); there are 0.2 days of 30 °C or more in an average May.
How much does it rain in Zalaegerszeg in May?
86 mm on average; the wettest May (2019) brought 177 mm.
What was the warmest May in Zalaegerszeg?
2003, with a mean of 19.1 °C (data 2000–2025).
Source: Meteon's own daily dataset built from the ERA5-Land reanalysis (Copernicus / ECMWF), 2000–2025, about 9 km grid resolution. Values describe the town's surroundings and can differ slightly from a single weather station. Hot day: maximum ≥ 30 °C; summer day: ≥ 25 °C; frost day: minimum < 0 °C; wet day: ≥ 1 mm.