Planning a Trip to Salzburg? Here's the Weather
See what weather to expect in Salzburg, Austria and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.
Rain is Salzburg's constant: May averages 176mm, and even March brings 89mm, because the Alps sit right at the city's edge. That same setting gives cold winters with January lows around -4°C, a December Christkindlmarkt under the fortress at highs near 6°C, and a festival season with highs around 24°C.
Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel
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15°C
Avg. high
5°C
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1501mm
Yearly rainfall
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Best months
Travel Window Score · 6.5/10
Salzburg's best travel month is June — around 15 rain days and daytime highs near 24°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).
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Start PlanningMonthly Temperature & Rainfall
5°
-4°
113mm
Jan
8°
-2°
92mm
Feb
11°
1°
89mm
Mar
15°
4°
98mm
Apr
18°
8°
176mm
May
24°
13°
134mm
Jun
24°
14°
169mm
Jul
24°
14°
172mm
Aug
20°
11°
145mm
Sep
16°
7°
110mm
Oct
10°
1°
98mm
Nov
6°
-2°
105mm
Dec
What Weather to Expect in Salzburg
Salzburg typically has the most favorable weather for travel during April, June, July, August, September, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Best Time to Visit Salzburg
April, June, July, August, September bring highs between 15°C and 24°C for the fortress, the Mirabell gardens and the lake and mountain excursions; none of those months is dry, so build the days around showers rather than hoping to dodge them.
The best time to visit Salzburg is April, June, July, August, September, when daytime highs average around 21°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 144mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. April is typically the driest of these months, with only around 98mm of precipitation.
January is harsh, with highs near 5°C and lows around -4°C, and best left to skiers using the city as a base.
Salzburg Weather by Season
Spring
Spring (March–May) brings cool weather to Salzburg, with highs averaging 15°C and lows around 4°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 363mm total with roughly 15 rainy days per month.
Summer
Summer (June–August) brings warm weather to Salzburg, with highs averaging 24°C and lows around 14°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 475mm total with roughly 16 rainy days per month.
Autumn
Autumn (September–November) brings cool weather to Salzburg, with highs averaging 15°C and lows around 6°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 353mm total with roughly 13 rainy days per month.
Winter
Winter (December–February) brings cold weather to Salzburg, with highs averaging 6°C and lows around -3°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 310mm total with roughly 14 rainy days per month.
Christmas market dates 2026
Salzburger Christkindlmarkt
Nov 19 – Jan 1
Salzburg weather in December: 6°C / -2°C, 15 days with precipitation
Things to do in Salzburg
Handpicked activities you can book now, matched to typical weather in Salzburg.
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Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →