Salzburg, AustriaQuick decision
When to visit Salzburg?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
55°F–75°F in June
🌧 Least rain
52% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (50%)
📅 Best score
7.6/10
Monthly climate data
Salzburg weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 27°F | 41°F | 50% | 0.1in | 5.5h | 1.9/10 | 6.9/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 30°F | 46°F | 45% | 0.1in | 7.3h | 4.0/10 | 6.3/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 34°F | 52°F | 44% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 4.5/10 | 5.7/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 39°F | 59°F | 44% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 6.3/10 | 4.8/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 46°F | 64°F | 60% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 6.8/10 | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 55°F | 75°F | 52% | 0.2in | 13.1h | 7.6/10 | 3.8/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 59°F | 75°F | 56% | 0.2in | 12.8h | 7.4/10 | 3.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 59°F | 77°F | 51% | 0.2in | 12.3h | 7.6/10 | 3.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 52°F | 68°F | 43% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 45°F | 61°F | 42% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 6.1/10 | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 34°F | 48°F | 42% | 0.1in | 6.7h | 4.0/10 | 5.9/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 30°F | 43°F | 47% | 0.1in | 5.5h | 2.4/10 | 6.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 15°F, 49% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°F, 53% rainy days, 12.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 15°F, 42% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 6°F, 47% rainy days, 6.1h sunshine/day. Score: 2.8/10.
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FAQ
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It depends on the activity. For skiing: January (ski score 6.9/10). For hiking/suiner: June (7.6/10, 24°F).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 6.6/10. Cold temperatures (5°F max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In June, temperatures average 24°F. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
January is the wettest month with 50% rainy days.
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