Climate Insights for Salzburg

The climate in Salzburg is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,853 mm of precipitation falls per year. Salzburg receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Salzburg is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Salzburg experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Salzburg is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 73 in of precipitation falls per year. Salzburg receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Salzburg is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 23°F. Salzburg experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Salzburg vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Salzburg vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 63°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 29°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Salzburg is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,853 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 154 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 231 mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 111 mm. That's 120 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Salzburg receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 389cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 104cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Salzburg is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 73 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.1 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 9.1 in of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 4.4 in. That's 4.7 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Salzburg receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 153in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 41in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Salzburg is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Salzburg is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Salzburg based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Salzburg based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.