When is the best time to visit Salzburg?

August, July and June score best for comfortable weather in Salzburg, balancing daytime temperatures against rainy days across the year.

What is the hottest month in Salzburg?

July is typically the warmest month in Salzburg, with daytime highs around 24.8°C.

January is typically the coolest month in Salzburg, with daytime highs around 3.5°C.

June sees the most rain in Salzburg, with around 15 rainy days.

February is usually the driest month in Salzburg, with around 10 rainy days.

August, July and June score best for Salzburg weather:

June23° / 12°CJune is warm and rainy, with alpine showers affecting Berchtesgaden and Hallstatt trips.
July25° / 14°CJuly is warm but stormy, so plan festival evenings and mountain days around forecasts.
August25° / 14°CAugust remains warm and wet, with Salzburg Festival crowds filling Altstadt hotels.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Month	High	Low	Rain (mm)	Rainy days	Daylight
January	4°	-4°	70	11	9h
February	6°	-3°	50	10	10h
March	10°	1°	85	12	12h
April	15°	4°	75	10	13h
May	20°	9°	135	14	15h
JuneBest weather	23°	12°	155	15	16h
JulyBest weather	25°	14°	145	15	15h
AugustBest weather	25°	14°	155	13	14h
September	20°	10°	115	11	12h
October	15°	6°	80	10	11h
November	9°	1°	70	10	9h
December	4°	-2°	70	12	8h

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Salzburg in January: 3.5°C high, -3.8°C low, 70mm rain over 11 days, 8.6h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.

Salzburg in February: 5.7°C high, -2.8°C low, 50mm rain over 10 days, 10h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.

Salzburg in March: 10.4°C high, 0.6°C low, 85mm rain over 12 days, 11.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Salzburg in April: 15.4°C high, 4.3°C low, 75mm rain over 10 days, 13.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Salzburg in May: 19.6°C high, 8.5°C low, 135mm rain over 14 days, 14.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

Salzburg in June: 22.9°C high, 12.4°C low, 155mm rain over 15 days, 15.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

Salzburg in July: 24.8°C high, 14°C low, 145mm rain over 15 days, 15.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

Salzburg in August: 24.6°C high, 14°C low, 155mm rain over 13 days, 14.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

Salzburg in September: 19.7°C high, 9.8°C low, 115mm rain over 11 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

Salzburg in October: 14.9°C high, 5.5°C low, 80mm rain over 10 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Salzburg in November: 8.5°C high, 0.9°C low, 70mm rain over 10 days, 9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Salzburg in December: 4.2°C high, -2.5°C low, 70mm rain over 12 days, 8.2h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.

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