Salzburg, Austria Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Salzburg
Salzburg has a oceanic climate, marked by mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average daytime highs range from about 41°F (5°C) in January to around 76°F (25°C) in July, and the city records roughly 179 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 76°F (25°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 41°F (5°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: -9°F (-23°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (19 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 38 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 76°F (25°C) and overnight lows stay near 58°F (15°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 41°F (5°C) and lows around 26°F (-4°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as -9°F (-23°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.2 inches (183 mm) of rain over 19 days, while March is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.5 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 38 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 26° | 16 | 4.8 in | 4.8 h/day | 80% |
| February | 46° | 28° | 13 | 3.7 in | 6.3 h/day | 76% |
| March | 52° | 33° | 14 | 3.6 in | 7.8 h/day | 73% |
| April | 59° | 39° | 14 | 4.3 in | 9.3 h/day | 72% |
| May | 65° | 47° | 19 | 7.2 in | 9.3 h/day | 78% |
| June | 74° | 56° | 16 | 5.8 in | 11.4 h/day | 77% |
| July | 76° | 58° | 17 | 6.1 in | 11.5 h/day | 77% |
| August | 76° | 58° | 15 | 6.7 in | 10.4 h/day | 80% |
| September | 68° | 51° | 13 | 5.8 in | 8.8 h/day | 82% |
| October | 61° | 45° | 13 | 4.3 in | 7.0 h/day | 83% |
| November | 50° | 35° | 13 | 3.8 in | 5.7 h/day | 84% |
| December | 44° | 29° | 15 | 4.2 in | 4.6 h/day | 82% |
Salzburg month by month
Salzburg weather in January
January brings highs around 41°F (5°C), lows near 26°F (-4°C), about 16 wet days and roughly 11 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Salzburg.
Salzburg weather in February
February brings highs around 46°F (8°C), lows near 28°F (-2°C), about 13 wet days and roughly 7 snowy days.
Salzburg weather in March
March brings highs around 52°F (11°C), lows near 33°F (1°C), about 14 wet days and roughly 6 snowy days - typically the driest month of the year in Salzburg.
Salzburg weather in April
April brings highs around 59°F (15°C), lows near 39°F (4°C), about 14 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days.
Salzburg weather in May
May brings highs around 65°F (18°C), lows near 47°F (8°C), about 19 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Salzburg.
Salzburg weather in June
June brings highs around 74°F (23°C), lows near 56°F (13°C), about 16 wet days.
Salzburg weather in July
July brings highs around 76°F (25°C), lows near 58°F (15°C), about 17 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Salzburg.
Salzburg weather in August
August brings highs around 76°F (25°C), lows near 58°F (15°C), about 15 wet days.
Salzburg weather in September
September brings highs around 68°F (20°C), lows near 51°F (11°C), about 13 wet days.
Salzburg weather in October
October brings highs around 61°F (16°C), lows near 45°F (7°C), about 13 wet days.
Salzburg weather in November
November brings highs around 50°F (10°C), lows near 35°F (2°C), about 13 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days.
Salzburg weather in December
December brings highs around 44°F (6°C), lows near 29°F (-2°C), about 15 wet days and roughly 7 snowy days.
Seasons in Salzburg
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Salzburg is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 59°F (15°C) and nights around 40°F (4°C); expect showers on roughly 48 days across the season, plus around 9 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Salzburg is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (24°C) and nights around 58°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 48 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Salzburg is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (15°C) and nights around 44°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 39 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Salzburg runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 43°F (6°C) and nights around 28°F (-2°C); expect showers on roughly 44 days across the season, plus around 25 snowy days.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Salzburg
The best time to visit Salzburg is generally March to August, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 67°F (20°C).
Pack for Salzburg with a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 58°F (15°C).
Salzburg temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.