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Salzburg in August
Little changes in Salzburg from July: highs stay near 75°F (24°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), and about 6.0 in (153 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 69/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 6.0 in (153 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 75°F (24°C).
After dark, temperatures fall to about 58°F (14°C).
Expect regular rain: about 6.0 in (153 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and September).
- Last warm month for a while: September highs fall to 66°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from July (69 → 69/100).
- Our Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna route is planned for Late Nov – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — August falls outside it.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 75°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Salzburg in August
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Salzburg Cathedral
Early baroque cathedral where Mozart was baptized; its facade forms the backdrop of the market.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 6.0 in of rain.
Augustiner Bräu Mülln
Monastery brewery with vaulted beer halls; fill a stone mug from the barrel and buy food at the stalls in the hall.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 6.0 in of rain.
Salzburger Christkindlmarkt
The market fills the Domplatz and Residenzplatz, with stalls of carved ornaments, Lebkuchen and hot punch.
Getreidegasse
Narrow shopping street of wrought-iron guild signs, home to Mozart's birthplace at number 9.
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium
Restaurant in the rock walls of St. Peter's Abbey, in business for more than a thousand years; hosts Mozart dinner concerts.
Why now Easy to slot in when August's rain moves in.
Nearby in August
- Hallstatt in August~33 mi · highs 76°F, 6.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Munich in August~72 mi · highs 74°F, 5.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in August~97 mi · highs 70°F, 5.5 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Val Gardena in August~106 mi · highs 70°F, 5.5 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Salzburg in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Salzburg?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 69/100 against a best of 79 in April & May and September. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 6.0 in (153 mm) of rain.
How hot is Salzburg in August?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 58°F (14°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Salzburg in August?
Yes: about 6.0 in (153 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 49.8 in (1264 mm).
What should I pack for Salzburg in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 75°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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