Vienna vs Salzburg

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vienna edges ahead as the better destination in December. Vienna offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Salzburg sees 4 sunshine hours and 15 rain days.

Vienna is on the cooler side at 4°C, requiring warmer clothing. Salzburg is cooler at 4°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vienna is the stronger choice in December.

Vienna reaches an average high of 4°C (39°F) and drops to -2°C (28°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Salzburg averages 4°C (39°F) for the high and -4°C (25°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Vienna receives approximately 39 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Salzburg sees 116 mm over 15 rain days. That makes Vienna the drier option by 6 rain days and 77 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.