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Salzburg in July
Salzburg's warmest month brings highs averaging 75°F (24°C), lows of 58°F (15°C) and about 5.7 in (146 mm) of rain.
It scores 69/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 5.7 in (146 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What July feels like
Highs settle around 75°F (24°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights cool to an average low of 58°F (15°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.7 in (146 mm) across the month.
With about 15 h 26 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and September).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort slips from 72/100 in June to 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 — July falls outside it.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes75°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.7 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Salzburg in July
With 5.7 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
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 5.7 in of rain.
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 July's rain moves in.
Hellbrunner Adventzauber
Advent market in the courtyard of Hellbrunn Palace, with hundreds of lit fir trees and the facade as a giant Advent calendar.
Café Tomaselli
Coffee house on the Alter Markt since the early 1700s; waitresses bring cakes round the room on trays.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter July days.
Hohensalzburg Fortress
One of Europe's largest medieval castles, on the Festungsberg above the old town, reached by funicular.
Nearby in July
- Hallstatt in July~33 mi · highs 76°F, 7.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Munich in July~72 mi · highs 75°F, 5.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in July~97 mi · highs 72°F, 4.9 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, drier
- Val Gardena in July~106 mi · highs 72°F, 4.9 in rain · 2°C (4°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 July: quick answers
Is July 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 5.7 in (146 mm) of rain.
How hot is Salzburg in July?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Salzburg in July?
Yes: about 5.7 in (146 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 49.8 in (1264 mm).
What should I pack for Salzburg in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (75°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.7 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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