The climate of Salzburg

The current climate in Salzburg features temperatures ranging from a high of 26°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Salzburg, Austria.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Salzburg in recent years was 37°C in August 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in February 2018.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Salzburg gets 1311 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 117 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

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Best time to visit Salzburg?

The best time to visit Salzburg for mild to warm weather is April up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Salzburg.

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Climate Table of Salzburg

The climate table of Salzburg shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 5 8 11 15 19 25 26 26 21 17 10 6
Temp. min (°C) -2 -1 2 5 9 14 15 15 11 7 3 0
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Precipitation (mm) 73 59 67 80 163 154 161 186 129 99 68 72
Snow (cm) 35 19 18 8,9 1,0 0 0 0 0 0,4 13 22
UV Index 2 4 5 6 7 8 7 7 5 4 3 2

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Salzburg, Austria. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Salzburg

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Yearly Temperature in Salzburg

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Salzburg, Austria. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Salzburg

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Salzburg

Average Snowfall per Month in Salzburg

Total Yearly Snowfall in Salzburg

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Salzburg, Austria. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Salzburg

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Average weather in Salzburg by month

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