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Salzburg in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Salzburg in February and see if it is worth visiting.
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February

Weather in Salzburg in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌨️
Snowy
Salzburg in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +5°C and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 11 snowy days with an average precipitation of 50 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.
50 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
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

The temperature in February is +7°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +17°C during the day and a minimum of -8°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +3°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 mm50 mm91 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
81%78%72%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1018 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
455
Cloudy days
976
Rainy days
5510
Snowy days
13119

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. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 52 mm to 50 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 4 to 5.

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 3 m/s getting up to 8 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 7 m/s to 1 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
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 18%, leading to total precipitation of around 53 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
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 58% chance of precipitation and 231 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Salzburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 11%, for a monthly total of around 6 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
🌧️
+6°C
2 February
🌧️
+5°C
3 February
🌧️
+8°C
4 February
🌧️
+5°C
5 February
☁️
+4°C
6 February
☁️
+1°C
7 February
☀️
+2°C
8 February
☀️
+1°C
9 February
☀️
+6°C
10 February
☀️
+6°C
11 February
☁️
+5°C
12 February
☁️
+8°C
13 February
🌫️
+4°C
14 February
🌫️
+4°C
15 February
🌫️
+6°C
16 February
☀️
+13°C
17 February
☁️
+13°C
18 February
☁️
+17°C
19 February
🌧️
+11°C
20 February
☁️
+15°C
21 February
☀️
+16°C
22 February
☀️
+16°C
23 February
🌧️
+11°C
24 February
☁️
+12°C
25 February
🌨️
+5°C
26 February
🌨️
0°C
27 February
🌨️
0°C
28 February
☀️
+3°C
In February 2023 Salzburg had 8 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +7°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 1980 (+11°C) and the highest in 2023 (+16°C). The driest year was 1986 with only 1193 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 2589 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, 2023.

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.