Yearly weather and climate in Salzburg, Austria
The yearly weather in Salzburg runs from around -3°C in January to 25°C in July. March is the driest month at 12 rainy days; May the wettest at 19. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.
Sunshine
Expect up to 11.5 hours of clear skies in Jul, but only 4.3 hours in Dec. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Aug (194mm over 17 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 10°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Salzburg, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 642°-327°15Jan
- 1049°031°13Feb
- 1253°133°12Mar
- 1458°338°14Apr
- 1865°847°19May
- 2474°1356°16Jun
- 2577°1559°18Jul
- 2476°1559°17Aug
- 2169°1152°13Sep
- 1763°745°12Oct
- 1050°235°13Nov
- 643°-129°16Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Mar is typically driest at 12 days (78mm); May the wettest at 19 days (162mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6°C | -3°C | 15 | 92mm |
| Feb | 10°C | 0°C | 13 | 107mm |
| Mar | 12°C | 1°C | 12 | 78mm |
| Apr | 14°C | 3°C | 14 | 102mm |
| May | 18°C | 8°C | 19 | 162mm |
| Jun | 24°C | 13°C | 16 | 137mm |
| Jul | 25°C | 15°C | 18 | 145mm |
| Aug | 24°C | 15°C | 17 | 194mm |
| Sep | 21°C | 11°C | 13 | 159mm |
| Oct | 17°C | 7°C | 12 | 94mm |
| Nov | 10°C | 2°C | 13 | 104mm |
| Dec | 6°C | -1°C | 16 | 110mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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