Salzburg
A fortress looming over a baroque old town that a certain film made even more famous than the composer born in it, alpine lakes twenty minutes out for the afternoon, and a Christmas market later in the year the whole region measures itself against.
The best time to visit Salzburg is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 24°C (75°F). Local time there is 15:20 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
May · high 17°C · rain 161mm · 15.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C40°F | 101mm4.0in | 8.8h8.8h | |
| February | 8°C47°F | 85mm3.3in | 10.2h10.2h | |
| March | 11°C51°F | 75mm3.0in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 14°C56°F | 85mm3.3in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| May | 17°C62°F | 161mm6.3in | 15.1h15.1h | in the recommended window |
| June | 24°C75°F | 108mm4.3in | 16.0h16.0h | in the recommended window |
| July | 24°C76°F | 133mm5.2in | 15.6h15.6h | in the recommended window |
| August | 23°C74°F | 187mm7.4in | 14.3h14.3h | in the recommended window |
| September | 20°C67°F | 106mm4.2in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 16°C61°F | 96mm3.8in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| November | 9°C48°F | 103mm4.1in | 9.2h9.2h | |
| December | 5°C42°F | 101mm4.0in | 8.4h8.4h |
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When is the best time to visit Salzburg?
The best time to visit Salzburg is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 24°C (75°F).
How warm does Salzburg get?
Typical daytime highs in Salzburg are Mar–May 14°C (57°F), Jun–Aug 24°C (75°F), Sep–Nov 15°C (59°F), Dec–Feb 6°C (43°F).
Is Salzburg expensive?
On the ground, Salzburg is middling.
What sort of trip is Salzburg good for?
Salzburg is good for history and culture, nature and scenery, relaxing holidays, food and drink.
How rainy is Salzburg?
The wettest month in Salzburg is August at 187mm (7.4in), the driest March at 75mm (3.0in), with a monthly average of 112mm (4.4in).
What plug do I need for Salzburg?
Salzburg uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
