Best time to go to Salzburg Average weather of Salzburg, Austria
When is the best time to go to Salzburg?
When is the best time to go to Salzburg? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Salzburg are August and September
- On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
- The coldest months are January and February
- The rainiest months are January, May, June, July and August
Annual weather in Salzburg
For full information about the climate and weather in Salzburg a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F/38°F | very bad weather | Salzburg in january | ||
| February | 23°F/40°F | very bad weather | Salzburg in february | ||
| March | 31°F/49°F | very bad weather | Salzburg in march | ||
| April | 43°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Salzburg in april | ||
| May | 52°F/65°F | tolerable weather | Salzburg in may | ||
| June | 61°F/72°F | tolerable weather | Salzburg in june | ||
| July | 63°F/76°F | tolerable weather | Salzburg in july | ||
| August | 61°F/76°F | good weather | Salzburg in august | ||
| September | 50°F/68°F | good weather | Salzburg in september | ||
| October | 40°F/59°F | very bad weather | Salzburg in october | ||
| November | 34°F/50°F | very bad weather | Salzburg in november | ||
| December | 27°F/40°F | very bad weather | Salzburg in december |
Weather and climate in Salzburg
- From january to march the climate is very unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 49°F°C and you can expect to have 7in of rainfall/month during this period.
- Between april and july the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 63°F and, in july, 14 days of rain are expected.
- Between the months of august and september the climate is favorable. the thermometer goes up to 68°F°C.
- In october the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 59°F in average.
- From november to december the climate is the worst possible. The temperature rises to 40°F and you can expect to have 7in of rainfall/month during this period.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Salzburg
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Salzburg: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Salzburg
Find out when Salzburg has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Salzburg
- Very low season in Salzburg
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and November. - Low season in Salzburg
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May and October. - High season in Salzburg
The number of visitors to Salzburg is high in: June, July, September and December. - Peak season in Salzburg
The largest number of tourists visiting Salzburg is during: August.
Figure: Visitor index for Salzburg month by month
Best time for low prices in Salzburg
Average prices of hotels in Salzburg month by month
Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Salzburg. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Salzburg
A return flight between London and Salzburg is generally cheaper if you go in november ($ 82 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 143 more for your airline ticket to Salzburg if you go in august.
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Average price of hiring a car in Salzburg
On average, it costs $ 56 per day to hire a car in Salzburg. This price varies by $ 17 depending on the month. In may, hiring a car costs an average of $ 47 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 64.
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