Best Time to Visit Salzburg
Best time to visit Salzburg: April, June, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Salzburg
Go in April, June, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Salzburg month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 24° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 32° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 55° | 36° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 61° | 41° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 67° | 48° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 77° | 57° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 76° | 59° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 79° | 60° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 69° | 52° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 63° | 46° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 49° | 34° | 4,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 44° | 30° | 4,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Salzburg compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Salzburg.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munich Airport | 70 mi | 51°F | about the same | 37 in |
| Munich | 72 mi | 51°F | about the same | 40 in |
| Zugspitze | 100 mi | 24°F | 60°F cooler | 54 in |
| Neuschwanstein Castle | 109 mi | 47°F | 36°F cooler | 53 in |
| Lake Bled | 111 mi | 53°F | +33°F warmer | 58 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Salzburg is a city in Austria. Salzburg is known for Mozart, baroque old town and alpine views. It has a population of about 156.000.
Right now it is 58°F (15°C) in Salzburg with mainly clear. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 51°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 23%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Salzburg is April, June, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 24°F.
The closest major airport is Munich Airport (MUC), about 70 mi away. Nearby highlights include Zugspitze, Neuschwanstein Castle, Lake Bled and Swiss National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 68°F is 5.4°F above the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Salzburg today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Salzburg right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:12 PM, Oct 5 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 59° / 52°
Light rain · 61% rain · wind 6 mph
🌦️ 56° / 50°
Light rain · 70% rain · wind 6 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Salzburg?
Salzburg is a city in Austria. Its coordinates are 47.8095, 13.055. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Salzburg right now?
It is currently 58°F (15°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 79% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Salzburg?
April, June, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Salzburg, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Salzburg in?
Salzburg observes Europe/Vienna (UTC+02:00). The local time is 9:12 PM.
How many people live in Salzburg?
Salzburg has a population of approximately 156.000.
What is the nearest airport to Salzburg?
The closest airports are Munich Airport (MUC), 70 mi away, Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 163 mi away and Vienna International Airport (VIE), 164 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Salzburg?
Popular options include Zugspitze, Neuschwanstein Castle, Lake Bled, Swiss National Park, Venice and its Lagoon and Charles Bridge.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 5, 2026 at 9:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
