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April & May and September are the best time to visit Salzburg on the climate data: September scores 79/100, with highs around 66°F (19°C) and 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain. June – August and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 37°F to 75°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 49.8 in (1264 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 37°F3°C | 39°F4°C | 48°F9°C | 58°F15°C | 66°F19°C | 72°F22°C | 75°F24°C | 75°F24°C | 66°F19°C | 58°F15°C | 47°F8°C | 38°F4°C |
| Avg low | 25°F-4°C | 26°F-4°C | 32°F0°C | 40°F4°C | 48°F9°C | 56°F13°C | 58°F15°C | 58°F14°C | 50°F10°C | 42°F5°C | 34°F1°C | 28°F-2°C |
| Rain/snow | 3.6 in92 mm | 2.8 in72 mm | 3.3 in84 mm | 2.8 in72 mm | 5.4 in136 mm | 6.2 in158 mm | 5.7 in146 mm | 6.0 in153 mm | 4.4 in113 mm | 3.5 in90 mm | 2.7 in69 mm | 3.1 in79 mm |
| Humidity | 90% | 88% | 83% | 78% | 79% | 77% | 77% | 78% | 81% | 85% | 90% | 90% |
| Cloud | 76% | 75% | 73% | 70% | 76% | 73% | 68% | 65% | 67% | 68% | 75% | 75% |
| Comfort | 38 | 41 | 53 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 69 | 69 | 79 | 71 | 53 | 40 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 546 m (1,791 ft), close to Salzburg's own ~435 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 37–39°F (3–4°C) and lows down to 25°F (-4°C). It's the driest season, with only about 9.6 in (243 mm) of rain or snow, 19% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 40/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 48°F highs in March to 66°F by May. About 11.5 in (292 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in March. Comfort peaks here: April & May rank with the year's best, and the season averages 66/100.
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 72–75°F (22–24°C). It's the wettest season, with about 18.0 in (457 mm) of rain, 36% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 56°F (13°C). June – August score well without being the very best (season average 70/100).
Temperatures slide from 66°F highs in September to 47°F by November. About 10.7 in (272 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 34°F (1°C). Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 68/100.
By comfort score: 1 Great, 6 Good, 2 Fair and 3 Tough. Great months: September. Tap a month for its own guide.
April & May and September are the best time to visit Salzburg on the climate data: September scores 79/100, with highs around 66°F (19°C) and 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain. June – August and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
June is the wettest month, averaging about 6.2 in (158 mm) of rain. November is the driest, with about 2.7 in (69 mm). The yearly total is around 49.8 in (1264 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C) and highs of 37°F (3°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 75°F (24°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 77%, and highs peak around 75°F (24°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – March, bottoming out around 25°F (-4°C) in January.
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