Best time to visit Salzburg
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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Salzburg
16 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Salzburg).
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Private Half-Day Eagle's Nest Tour from Salzburg - 2Private Eagle's Nest & The Hills are Alive
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Private Eagles Nest and Salt Mines Tour from Salzburg - 4
Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg - 5
Private Eagle's Nest and King's Lake Tour from Salzburg - 6
Taste Austria: Strudel Class | Local Tappas | Beer & Wine pairing - 7Private Bavarian Alps & Eagle’s Nest Day Trip from Salzburg
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Hallstatt and The Eagle's Nest - 9
Eagle's Nest and 'The Where Eagles Dare Castle' of Werfen - 10
Private walking tour through the old town of Salzburg - 11
Private Eagle's Nest and Berchtesgaden Tour - 12Private Eagle's Nest and Bavarian Alps Day Trip from Salzburg
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Salzburg City Tour - Private Tour All Inclusive - 14
Musical Salzburg: Follow the Trail of the Beloved Movie - 15
The Hills are Alive and Eagle's Nest - Private Tour from Salzburg - 16
Salzburg Cooking Class Experience
Last refreshed 2026-05-27.
Similar climatesLucerne96% · Bregenz95% · Füssen94%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Salzburg (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Salzburg's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3–6 | 3 | 15 | 212 | 14.1 | 69% | 10 | 110 | 1 | Moderate | 3 |
| Feb | 0–10 | 7 | 13 | 181 | 13.9 | 62% | 12 | 132 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Mar | 1–12 | 9 | 12 | 162 | 13.5 | 57% | 11 | 186 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Apr | 3–14 | 12 | 14 | 201 | 14.4 | 58% | 11 | 202 | 4 | Quiet | 5 |
| May | 8–18 | 18 | 19 | 240 | 12.6 | 64% | 10 | 218 | 5 | Quiet | 5 |
| Jun | 13–24 | 24 | 16 | 178 | 11.1 | 61% | 10 | 255 | 6 | Peak | 7 |
| Jul | 15–25 | 26 | 18 | 185 | 10.3 | 62% | 10 | 267 | 6 | Busy | 7 |
| Aug | 15–24 | 26 | 17 | 211 | 12.4 | 67% | 9 | 236 | 5 | Peak | 6 |
| Sep | 11–21 | 21 | 13 | 178 | 13.7 | 69% | 9 | 202 | 4 | Busy | 7 |
| Oct | 8–17 | 17 | 12 | 154 | 12.8 | 72% | 10 | 167 | 2 | Busy | 7 |
| Nov | 2–10 | 8 | 13 | 159 | 12.2 | 76% | 9 | 127 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Dec | -1–6 | 4 | 16 | 216 | 13.5 | 77% | 10 | 100 | 1 | Quiet | 3 |
UV Index in Salzburg by Month
UV index in Salzburg peaks at 6 (high) in June, dropping to 1 (low) in January. June have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
June
7/1013–24°C · 16 rain days (178h) · 255 sun hours · 61% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
September
7/1011–21°C · 13 rain days (178h) · 202 sun hours · 69% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
July
7/1015–25°C (feels 26°C) · 18 rain days (185h) · 267 sun hours · 62% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
Every month
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January
3/10-3–6°C (feels 3°C) · 15 rain days (212h) · 110 sun hours · 69% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
5/100–10°C (feels 7°C) · 13 rain days (181h) · 132 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
5/101–12°C (feels 9°C) · 12 rain days (162h) · 186 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
April
5/103–14°C (feels 12°C) · 14 rain days (201h) · 202 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
May
5/108–18°C · 19 rain days (240h) · 218 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
August
6/1015–24°C (feels 26°C) · 17 rain days (211h) · 236 sun hours · 67% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
October
7/108–17°C · 12 rain days (154h) · 167 sun hours · 72% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
November
5/102–10°C (feels 8°C) · 13 rain days (159h) · 127 sun hours · 76% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
3/10-1–6°C (feels 4°C) · 16 rain days (216h) · 100 sun hours · 77% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Salzburg
When is the best time to visit Salzburg?
June is the highest-scoring month (7/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 13–24°C (16 rainy days). The top three months by score are June, September, July.
What is the worst time to visit Salzburg?
December is the lowest-scoring month (3/10). Typical conditions: -1–6°C (16 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Salzburg?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in May and peaks in June. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
What is the UV index in Salzburg by month?
UV peaks at 6 (high) in June and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 2, Apr 4, May 5, Jun 6, Jul 6, Aug 5, Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Salzburg in June?
June is the peak UV month in Salzburg, with a daily-peak UV index of 6 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Salzburg on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 6 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 8 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Salzburg bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 7 months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December. The worst month is December with a typical-day mean of 16 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 27 µg/m³ (unhealthy) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.