Innsbruck or Salzburg in December?
On climate data, Innsbruck comes out ahead overall in December. See the per-criterion details below.
InnsbruckPhoto: Tim Sackton from Somerville, MA · CC BY-SA 2.0
SalzburgPhoto: Wladyslaw Sojka · FALKey figures in December
| Criterion | Innsbruck | Salzburg |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 1 °C | 3 °C |
| Average daily low | -6 °C | -3 °C |
| Rainy days | 13 rainy days (est.) ★ | 14 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 1 h/day | 1 h/day |
| Humidity | 89 % | 90 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Salzburg is about 2 °C warmer by day.
Innsbruck or Salzburg in December: the short answer
In December, Innsbruck comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Innsbruck 26/100 vs Salzburg 23/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on December as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Innsbruck averages a climate score of 40/100, Salzburg 45/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in December, side by side
The average daily high is about 1 °C in Innsbruck and 3 °C in Salzburg — warmer in Salzburg. Average daily lows are around -6 °C versus -3 °C.
On rain, Innsbruck sees about 13 rainy days in December and Salzburg about 14 — drier in Innsbruck. Sunshine is comparable (1 vs 1 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Innsbruck records roughly 188 rainy days and Salzburg about 179 — the drier of the two overall is Salzburg. At their sunniest, Innsbruck reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (June) and Salzburg about 7 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Innsbruck has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while Salzburg peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the December scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Innsbruck scores higher in December (Innsbruck 29 vs Salzburg 27).
Active & hiking: Innsbruck scores higher in December (Innsbruck 24 vs Salzburg 21).
Family: Innsbruck scores higher in December (Innsbruck 25 vs Salzburg 22).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In December, Innsbruck leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Salzburg carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.