Salzburg: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Salzburg. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, December. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Salzburg has a moderate climate with average yearly highs of 15°C, lows of 5°C, and approximately 14 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Salzburg is during May, June, July, August, September, December, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
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| January | 7°C | -3°C | 10 | Good |
| February | 10°C | -1°C | 17 | Wet |
| March | 11°C | -1°C | 14 | Wet |
| April | 18°C | 3°C | 6 | Good |
| May | 17°C | 7°C | 18 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 21°C | 12°C | 22 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 24°C | 13°C | 19 | Excellent (best) |
| August | 24°C | 15°C | 15 | Excellent (best) |
| September | 20°C | 11°C | 10 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 14°C | 5°C | 18 | Wet |
| November | 10°C | 1°C | 6 | Good |
| December | 5°C | -2°C | 12 | Excellent (best) |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 7°C
Low: -2°C
Rainy days: 13 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 15°C
Low: 3°C
Rainy days: 13 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 23°C
Low: 13°C
Rainy days: 19 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 15°C
Low: 6°C
Rainy days: 11 days/month
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Best| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 7°C | -3°C | 10 | Good | View Details → |
| February | 10°C | -1°C | 17 | Wet | View Details → |
| March | 11°C | -1°C | 14 | Wet | View Details → |
| April | 18°C | 3°C | 6 | Good | View Details → |
| May (best) | 17°C | 7°C | 18 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 21°C | 12°C | 22 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 24°C | 13°C | 19 | Excellent | View Details → |
| August (best) | 24°C | 15°C | 15 | Excellent | View Details → |
| September (best) | 20°C | 11°C | 10 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October | 14°C | 5°C | 18 | Wet | View Details → |
| November | 10°C | 1°C | 6 | Good | View Details → |
| December (best) | 5°C | -2°C | 12 | Excellent | View Details → |
Salzburg
Mozart's baroque birthplace beneath Alpine peaks with Hohensalzburg Fortress and Mirabell Gardens, with Sound of Music landscapes nearby.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Salzburg have?
Salzburg has a Moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 15°C (highs) and 5°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Salzburg?
The best time to visit Salzburg is during May, June, July, August, September, December, when temperatures average around 17°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Salzburg?
The hottest month in Salzburg is July with average highs of 24°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of -3°C.
When is the rainy season in Salzburg?
Salzburg sees the most rain in June (22 rainy days), while April is the driest month (6 rainy days).
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