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Salzburg in February
Salzburg edges warmer than January, with highs of 39°F (4°C), lows of 26°F (-4°C) and about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 41/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 39°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 26°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.8 in (72 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 59 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What February feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 39°F (4°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 2.8 in (72 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April & May and September.
- Comfort improves from 38/100 in January to 41/100.
- Our Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna route is planned for Late Nov – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 26°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.8 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Salzburg in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
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 warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 39°F.
Hellbrunner Adventzauber
Advent market in the courtyard of Hellbrunn Palace, with hundreds of lit fir trees and the facade as a giant Advent calendar.
Hohensalzburg Fortress
One of Europe's largest medieval castles, on the Festungsberg above the old town, reached by funicular.
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 Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Café Tomaselli
Coffee house on the Alter Markt since the early 1700s; waitresses bring cakes round the room on trays.
Why now A cozy break on a 39°F day.
Nearby in February
- Hallstatt in February~33 mi · highs 40°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Munich in February~72 mi · highs 39°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in February~97 mi · highs 35°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
- Val Gardena in February~106 mi · highs 35°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Salzburg?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 41/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April & May and September. Expect highs of 39°F (4°C) and 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Salzburg in February?
Average highs are 39°F (4°C) and average lows 26°F (-4°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Salzburg in February?
Some: about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 49.8 in (1264 mm).
What should I pack for Salzburg in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 26°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.8 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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