Best Time to Visit
🇦🇹 Salzburg, Austria · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
3°
-5°
Fair
Feb
5°
-4°
Good
Mar
9°
-1°
Good
Apr
14°
3°
Great
May
19°
8°
Great
Jun
22°
12°
Great
Jul
24°
13°
Great
Aug
23°
13°
Great
Sep
19°
9°
Great
Oct
15°
5°
Great
Nov
9°
0°
Good
Dec
4°
-4°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -5°C | 14 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| February | 5°C | -4°C | 14 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| March | 9°C | -1°C | 17 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 14°C | 3°C | 16 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 19°C | 8°C | 20 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 22°C | 12°C | 20 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 24°C | 13°C | 20 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 23°C | 13°C | 18 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 19°C | 9°C | 15 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 15°C | 5°C | 14 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 9°C | 0°C | 13 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 4°C | -4°C | 15 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 14°C high, 3°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 3°C (37°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 13°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 14°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: 4°C high, -4°C low
Cool to cold at 4°C (39°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -4°C (25°F).
The least favorable time to visit Salzburg is December and January. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall.
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Salzburg during the best travel months (May, June, July), when temperatures range from 11°C to 22°C:
Salzburg has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is July with highs of 24°C, while the coldest month is January at just 3°C. Annual rainfall averages 1776mm across approximately 196 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Low °C | -5 | -4 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rain Days | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
| Rain mm | 113 | 103 | 136 | 120 | 191 | 208 | 210 | 191 | 163 | 117 | 108 | 116 |
| Sun h/day | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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