When to go
The Best Time to Visit Salzburg
Month-by-month climate data for Salzburg, Austria — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Salzburg— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
May–September, December. Festival season summer with long evenings; December brings traditional Christmas markets.
Warmest in Salzburg: Jul (25°C / 77°F) · Coolest: Jan (6°C / 43°F) · Wettest: May (~19 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Salzburg climate, month by month
January
6° / -3°C
~15 rain days
Tough
February
10° / 0°C
~13 rain days
Fair
March
12° / 1°C
~12 rain days
Good
April
14° / 3°C
~14 rain days
Good
May
18° / 8°C
~19 rain days
Good
June
24° / 13°C
~16 rain days
Good
July
25° / 15°C
~18 rain days
Good
August
24° / 15°C
~17 rain days
Good
September
21° / 11°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
October
17° / 7°C
~12 rain days
Good
November
10° / 2°C
~13 rain days
Fair
December
6° / -1°C
~16 rain days
Tough
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