City, Austria
Salzburg weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Salzburg
May–Sep for walking and outdoor cafés; Salzburg Festival runs Jul–Aug and raises hotel prices. Dec has Christmas markets. Rain is frequent year-round.
Salzburg weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan2°92 mm
- Feb4°72 mm
- Mar9°84 mm
- Apr15°72 mm
- May19°136 mm
- Jun22°158 mm
- Jul24°146 mm
- Aug24°153 mm
- Sep19°112 mm
- Oct14°90 mm
- Nov8°69 mm
- Dec4°79 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C36°F | -4°C25°F | 92 mm | 90% | Freezing |
| February | 4°C39°F | -4°C26°F | 72 mm | 88% | Cold |
| March | 9°C48°F | 0°C32°F | 84 mm | 83% | Cold |
| April | 15°C59°F | 4°C40°F | 72 mm | 78% | Cool |
| May | 19°C66°F | 9°C48°F | 136 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| June | 22°C72°F | 13°C56°F | 158 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| July | 24°C76°F | 15°C58°F | 146 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| August | 24°C75°F | 14°C58°F | 153 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| September | 19°C66°F | 10°C50°F | 112 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| October | 14°C58°F | 5°C42°F | 90 mm | 85% | Cool |
| November | 8°C47°F | 1°C34°F | 69 mm | 90% | Cold |
| December | 4°C38°F | -2°C28°F | 79 mm | 90% | Cold |
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Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Salzburg?
May–Sep. May–Sep for walking and outdoor cafés; Salzburg Festival runs Jul–Aug and raises hotel prices. Dec has Christmas markets. Rain is frequent year-round.
When is the rainy season in Salzburg?
Rain peaks in June with about 158 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jun, Aug.
What is the hottest month in Salzburg?
July, with average highs of 24°C (76°F).
How cold does Salzburg get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -4°C (25°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.7°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.