Best time to visit Salzburg
The best months to visit Salzburg are August, July and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
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.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Salzburg weather by month
| 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 month by month
January
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.
February
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.
March
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.
April
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.
May
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.
JuneBest weather
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.
JulyBest weather
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.
AugustBest weather
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.
September
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.
October
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.
November
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.
December
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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