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Best time to visit Salzburg
Salzburg blends baroque splendour, Mozart and a mighty fortress against the mountains. Lively in summer, cold and festive in winter.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
February · Mean daily maximum
7 °C
1991–2025: 4.1 °C
+2.9 °C · higher
October · Wet days
10 days/month
1991–2025: 12.8 days/month
-2.8 days/month · lower
November · Monthly precipitation
102.9 mm/month
1991–2025: 79.1 mm/month
+23.8 mm/month · higher
June · Sunshine per day
7.7 h/day
1991–2025: 7 h/day
+0.7 h/day · higher
June: 4/150 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 34.9 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · City climate
Salzburg: choose the season before the trip style
The lowest and highest average daily highs are 20.7 °C apart. Temperature is therefore the first decision layer, while rain and sunshine refine the choice of month.
How to read the curve
A single annual score hides the change of seasons. The useful question is which temperature window suits the planned city trip.
Lowest average daily low
January · -4.3 °C
Highest average daily high
July and August · 23 °C
Most rainy days
July · 19
Most sunshine
June · 7 h
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | -4 | 14 | 80 | 1.3 | 90 | 1.6 | 25 |
| February | 4 | -3 | 12 | 69 | 2.4 | 88 | 1.7 | 31 |
| March | 9 | -0 | 15 | 89 | 3.7 | 83 | 1.8 | 31 |
| April | 13 | 3 | 13 | 77 | 5.4 | 79 | 1.5 | 48 |
| May | 18 | 8 | 17 | 129 | 6.4 | 78 | 1.5 | 54 |
| June | 21 | 12 | 19 | 149 | 7.0 | 78 | 1.4 | 63 |
| July | 23 | 14 | 19 | 151 | 6.8 | 78 | 1.4 | 64 |
| August | 23 | 14 | 16 | 149 | 5.9 | 78 | 1.3 | 67 |
| September | 19 | 9 | 14 | 111 | 4.3 | 81 | 1.3 | 61 |
| October | 14 | 5 | 13 | 86 | 2.7 | 85 | 1.3 | 46 |
| November | 8 | 0 | 13 | 79 | 1.4 | 90 | 1.3 | 29 |
| December | 3 | -3 | 14 | 83 | 1.0 | 90 | 1.5 | 23 |
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Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Salzburg?
The strongest climate months are June, July, August, September. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Salzburg?
Average daily maximum temperatures in Salzburg are practically tied in July and August at around 23 °C.