Best Time to Visit Salzburg
Austria · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Salzburg?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Salzburg?
- July is typically the hottest month in Salzburg, with average daytime highs around 23°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Salzburg?
- July is usually the wettest month, with around 188mm of precipitation.