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Best time to visit Salzburg: month by month
Short answer
May to September is best, with highs of about 18–25°C for the gardens, lakes and the Hellbrunn fountains; the Salzburg Festival runs in July and August. Advent brings one of Austria's best Christmas markets. Salzburg is rainy all year (10–19 rainy days a month), so pack an umbrella.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5°C | -3°C | 17 | low |
| Feb | 9°C | -1°C | 13 | low |
| Mar | 11°C | 0°C | 11 | low |
| Apr | 12°C | 2°C | 17 | medium |
| May | 18°C | 8°C | 19 | high |
| Jun | 24°C | 13°C | 13 | high |
| Jul | 25°C | 15°C | 17 | very high |
| Aug | 24°C | 14°C | 18 | very high |
| Sep | 21°C | 11°C | 12 | high |
| Oct | 18°C | 7°C | 10 | medium |
| Nov | 10°C | 1°C | 16 | low |
| Dec | 6°C | -2°C | 17 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 11°C in March to 18°C in May, with frequent rain; Hellbrunn's trick fountains open from about April.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Warm at about 24–25°C, with thunderstorms and 13–18 rainy days a month; festival season with the highest prices.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (about 21°C) and October (about 18°C) are pleasant and drier; November turns cold and grey at about 10°C.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold, with highs of about 5–9°C and lows below 0°C, sometimes snow; the Advent markets in December.
Events worth planning around
- Salzburg Festival (late July to August)
- Mozart Week (Mozartwoche) around Mozart's birthday (late January)
- Salzburg Christkindlmarkt on the cathedral square (late November to December)
- Salzburg Easter Festival (March or April)
When to avoid
Festival weeks in late July and August bring the highest prices and fully booked hotels; January to March is cold and many outdoor attractions have shorter hours.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Salzburg?
May, June and September, with highs of about 18–24°C and fewer crowds than festival season.
When is the Salzburg Festival?
From late July to the end of August; book tickets and hotels months ahead.
Does it rain a lot in Salzburg?
Yes, there is rain on 10–19 days every month, including the local drizzle called Schnürlregen.