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Salzburg in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Salzburg in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Salzburg, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Salzburg in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
February could be a good time to visit Salzburg, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +5°C, and there are typically 5 sunny days in February. However, expect about 6 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 52 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-19°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
52 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salzburg has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Salzburg in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salzburg for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +14°C during the day to a minimum of -4°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +8°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +3°C to +5°C.

Is Salzburg warm or cold in February?

Salzburg is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +2°C to +5°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -4°C to -3°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Salzburg, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Salzburg in February

Salzburg weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+2°C+5°C+9°C
Min. temperature
-25°C-19°C-17°C
Max. temperature
+20°C+21°C+24°C
Rainfall
52 mm52 mm90 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
81%77%72%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1017 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
557
Cloudy days
151311
Rainy days
448
Snowy days
765

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +2°C to +5°C during the day. The rainfall amount in February stays the same as in the previous month with a 52 mm of total precipitation. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Salzburg in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Salzburg is gradually decreasing during February, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Salzburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 111 mm, with a 64% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Salzburg wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 232 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 52 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Salzburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 4% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 47 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Salzburg.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Salzburg?

This is the weather in Salzburg in February 2023:
1 February
🌨️
+3°C
2 February
🌧️
+4°C
3 February
🌧️
+8°C
4 February
☁️
+8°C
5 February
☀️
+7°C
6 February
☀️
+8°C
7 February
🌧️
+6°C
8 February
☁️
+7°C
9 February
☀️
+11°C
10 February
☀️
+12°C
11 February
☁️
+5°C
12 February
☀️
+7°C
13 February
☀️
+10°C
14 February
☀️
+11°C
15 February
🌧️
+3°C
16 February
☀️
+9°C
17 February
🌧️
+14°C
18 February
☁️
+13°C
19 February
☁️
+8°C
20 February
☁️
+11°C
21 February
☁️
+7°C
22 February
🌧️
+7°C
23 February
🌧️
+10°C
24 February
☀️
+13°C
25 February
🌧️
+6°C
26 February
🌧️
+3°C
27 February
☀️
+5°C
28 February
☀️
+5°C
In February 2023 Salzburg had 11 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Salzburg climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Salzburg in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (-1°C) and the highest in 1990 (+12°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 178 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salzburg in February:

Is February a good time to visit Salzburg?

It’s always a good time to visit Salzburg, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Salzburg in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Salzburg rainy in February?

Salzburg is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Salzburg in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salzburg in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Salzburg

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salzburg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.