When to go to Salzburg?
Hohensalzburg Fortress has kept watch over the rooftops for so long it has almost certainly forgotten its own birthday. Down in the old town, the cobbled lanes lend themselves to photographs whose smiles compete for authenticity — and for editing. Mozart's birthplace, meanwhile, is a standing reminder that even genius came with parents who were just a little too proud.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Salzburg, aim for June to August.
See also: Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Salzburg
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5 | 101 | 1 | 45 |
| February | 6.0 | 107 | 4 | 49 |
| March | 8.1 | 69 | 7 | 60 |
| April | 7.8 | 129 | 9 | 52 |
| May | 9.8 | 147 | 15 | 61 |
| June | 11.6 | 119 | 19 | 72 |
| July | 11.6 | 126 | 20 | 73 |
| August | 10.2 | 163 | 20 | 65 |
| September | 8.6 | 183 | 15 | 56 |
| October | 7.7 | 91 | 13 | 58 |
| November | 5.3 | 131 | 5 | 45 |
| December | 4.4 | 115 | 2 | 44 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Salzburg, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is March (about 69 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 20°C). Over the year, an average of 1,482 mm of rain falls, and 3 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Salzburg?
- Hohensalzburg fortress
- Historic centre (UNESCO)
- Mozart's birthplace
- Mirabell Gardens
Practical info
- Country: Austria
- Airport: Salzbourg W.A. Mozart (SZG)
- Station: Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
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