Salzburg weather
Ten-year climate averages, month by month
Salzburg in september
Current month averages, based on ten years of records. Read the full guide →
Salzburg is an Austrian city on the border of Germany, best known as the birthplace of Mozart. Its Baroque Christmas markets and easy access to alpine ski areas make it a dual-season destination.
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Salzburg weather — FAQ
Q01What is the hottest month in Salzburg?
What is the hottest month in Salzburg?
July runs the highest averages in Salzburg, with typical daytime highs of 25°C (76°F). July heat sends locals to the Almkanal swimming channels or up the Untersberg cable car where it's ten degrees cooler at the summit.
Q02What is the coldest month in Salzburg?
What is the coldest month in Salzburg?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 5°C (41°F). December Christkindlmarkt on Residenzplatz runs until 9pm and the Hohensalzburg fortress funicular includes a Gluhwein stop halfway up.
Q03Which month has the most rain in Salzburg?
Which month has the most rain in Salzburg?
May typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 182mm on average. The Schnurlregen — a thin persistent drizzle — sets in for days at a time in May and October, soaking Getreidegasse's cobbles.
Q04What is the climate like in Salzburg?
What is the climate like in Salzburg?
Salzburg, Austria has mild summers, cold winters, moderate seasonal rainfall. Locals distinguish sharply between the tourist-swamped Altstadt and their own neighborhood Lehen across the Salzach, where the produce market at Schrannenmarkt happens every Thursday morning. Skip the Mozartkugel at Fürst (the original) queues and buy them at any Konditorei; the recipe is unpatented. The correct greeting in shops is 'Grüß Gott,' never 'Hallo,' and using 'Servus' marks you as a Bavarian or a Viennese. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.
