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When is the best time to visit Salzburg?
In general the best time to visit Salzburg is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Salzburg in different months
This is the average weather in Salzburg for each month based on historic data:
July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +24°C during July.
In January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 96 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 225 mm in June.
Climate in Salzburg
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Salzburg for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +20°C | +21°C | +24°C | +30°C | +33°C | +35°C | +37°C | +36°C | +32°C | +26°C | +23°C | +19°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +2°C | +5°C | +9°C | +14°C | +19°C | +22°C | +24°C | +23°C | +19°C | +14°C | +7°C | +3°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -25°C | -19°C | -17°C | -7°C | -2°C | +2°C | +7°C | +5°C | +1°C | -12°C | -15°C | -19°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 81 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 76 | 79 | 82 | 82 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 52 | 52 | 90 | 107 | 185 | 225 | 232 | 207 | 164 | 108 | 78 | 60 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 65 | 51 | 38 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 57 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Salzburg during the whole year:
The hottest month in Salzburg is July with average maximum temperature going up to +24°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -4°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Salzburg looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Salzburg is December with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 67%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Salzburg during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 90 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 17 rainy days and 232 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Salzburg during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 7 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salzburg:
What is the hottest month in Salzburg?
The hottest month in Salzburg is July with average maximum temperature of +24°C.
What is the coldest month in Salzburg?
The coldest month in Salzburg is January with minimum temperatures of -4°C.
Is Salzburg worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Salzburg could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Salzburg?
if you're looking to visit Salzburg when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, June, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 52 mm of rain.
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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.