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Salzburg Weather by Month

Best time to visit Salzburg
May–September
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
25.2°C average high
Wettest month
Aug
169.3mm
Coolest month
Jan
3.5°C average high
Peak comfort score
74
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 3.5°-3.4°56.7mm 13.213
February 6.4°-2°44.1mm 12.625
March 10.8°0.9°79.5mm 14.340
April 15.9°4.6°74.6mm 12.761
May 20.1°142.8mm 16.470
June 23.7°12.9°152.8mm 16.470
July 25.2°14.5°148.2mm 17.370
August 24.8°14.2°169.3mm 15.470
September 20.1°10.3°124.2mm 12.974
October 15.6°6.3°79.8mm 11.663
November 8.7°1.3°66.9mm 12.538
December 4.4°-2°57.8mm 13.816

Averages from SALZBURG, AU, 3.3km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Salzburg averages a daily high of 3.5°C with nights around -3.4°C. Expect roughly 13.2 wet days totalling 56.7mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Salzburg averages a daily high of 6.4°C with nights around -2°C. Expect roughly 12.6 wet days totalling 44.1mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in Salzburg averages a daily high of 10.8°C with nights around 0.9°C. Expect roughly 14.3 wet days totalling 79.5mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

April

April in Salzburg averages a daily high of 15.9°C with nights around 4.6°C. Expect roughly 12.7 wet days totalling 74.6mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

May

May in Salzburg averages a daily high of 20.1°C with nights around 9°C. Expect roughly 16.4 wet days totalling 142.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

June

June in Salzburg averages a daily high of 23.7°C with nights around 12.9°C. Expect roughly 16.4 wet days totalling 152.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Salzburg averages a daily high of 25.2°C with nights around 14.5°C. Expect roughly 17.3 wet days totalling 148.2mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

August

August in Salzburg averages a daily high of 24.8°C with nights around 14.2°C. Expect roughly 15.4 wet days totalling 169.3mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

September

September in Salzburg averages a daily high of 20.1°C with nights around 10.3°C. Expect roughly 12.9 wet days totalling 124.2mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

October

October in Salzburg averages a daily high of 15.6°C with nights around 6.3°C. Expect roughly 11.6 wet days totalling 79.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

November

November in Salzburg averages a daily high of 8.7°C with nights around 1.3°C. Expect roughly 12.5 wet days totalling 66.9mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

December

December in Salzburg averages a daily high of 4.4°C with nights around -2°C. Expect roughly 13.8 wet days totalling 57.8mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Salzburg peaks at 74.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Salzburg?

Based on 30 years of records, May–September scores highest for comfort in Salzburg, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Salzburg?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 25.2°C.

What is the wettest month in Salzburg?

August is the wettest, averaging 169.3mm of rain across roughly 15.4 wet days.

How cold does Salzburg get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 3.5°C.

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