Austria · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Salzburg are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Salzburg sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 23°C, and its coolest in January (around 2°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1457mm — July is typically the wettest month (~188mm) and February the driest (~80mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to September — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° / -6°C | 86mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 5° / -5°C | 80mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 9° / -1°C | 118mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 13° / 3°C | 89mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 19° / 8°C | 127mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 21° / 11°C | 167mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 23° / 14°C | 188mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 23° / 13°C | 179mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 19° / 10°C | 135mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 15° / 5°C | 91mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 7° / -1°C | 97mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 3° / -5°C | 101mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in Salzburg is cold, with average daytime highs around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime lows near -6°C (21°F). Expect roughly 86mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Salzburg is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (40°F) and nighttime lows near -5°C (24°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Salzburg is chilly, with average daytime highs around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (31°F). Expect roughly 118mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Salzburg is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 89mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
May in Salzburg is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 127mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Salzburg is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (53°F). Expect roughly 167mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Salzburg is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (56°F). Expect roughly 188mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Salzburg is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 179mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Salzburg is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 135mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Salzburg is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (42°F). Expect roughly 91mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Salzburg is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (31°F). Expect roughly 97mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
December in Salzburg is cold, with average daytime highs around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows near -5°C (24°F). Expect roughly 101mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf