When to go
The Best Time to Visit Salzburg
Month-by-month climate data for Salzburg, Austria — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
May–September, December. Festival season summer with long evenings; December brings traditional Christmas markets.
Warmest in Salzburg: Jul (25°C / 77°F) · Coolest: Jan (6°C / 43°F) · Wettest: May (~19 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Salzburg climate, month by month
January
6° / -3°C
~15 rain days
Tough
February
10° / 0°C
~13 rain days
Fair
March
12° / 1°C
~12 rain days
Good
April
14° / 3°C
~14 rain days
Good
May
18° / 8°C
~19 rain days
Good
June
24° / 13°C
~16 rain days
Good
July
25° / 15°C
~18 rain days
Good
August
24° / 15°C
~17 rain days
Good
September
21° / 11°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
October
17° / 7°C
~12 rain days
Good
November
10° / 2°C
~13 rain days
Fair
December
6° / -1°C
~16 rain days
Tough
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