Salzburg at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,000 h
- Rain a year
- 1,334 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 424 m
Climate in Salzburg
Salzburg has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, Salzburg is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
What is the weather like in Salzburg in October?
In October, Salzburg is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Salzburg.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:25 – 18:22
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %63 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %37 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Salzburg
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.6 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Salzburg, 42 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Salzburg: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Salzburg has about 13 rainy days with 97 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | 3° | −4° | 3.5 h | 14 | 89 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 5° | −3° | 4.4 h | 12 | 81 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 10° | 0° | 5.5 h | 15 | 96 |
| AprilApr | 55 | 14° | 4° | 7.0 h | 13 | 84 |
| MayMay | 63 | 18° | 8° | 6.6 h | 17 | 148 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 22° | 12° | 7.4 h | 16 | 141 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 23° | 14° | 7.3 h | 17 | 152 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 23° | 14° | 7.0 h | 16 | 144 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 18° | 10° | 5.6 h | 14 | 125 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 14° | 6° | 4.6 h | 13 | 97 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 8° | 1° | 3.6 h | 12 | 86 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 4° | −2° | 3.3 h | 14 | 91 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Salzburg
The best time to visit Salzburg is from May to September. The wettest month is July with 152 mm of precipitation.
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Salzburg month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January3° · 4 h
In January, Salzburg is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 89 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salzburg.
Salzburg in January17February5° · 4 h
In February, Salzburg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salzburg.
Salzburg in February23March10° · 6 h
In March, Salzburg is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 96 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salzburg.
Salzburg in March55April14° · 7 h
In April, Salzburg is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Salzburg.
Salzburg in April63May18° · 7 h
In May, Salzburg is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 148 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Salzburg.
Salzburg in May69June22° · 7 h
In June, Salzburg is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 141 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Salzburg.
Salzburg in June67July23° · 7 h
In July, Salzburg is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 152 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Salzburg.
Salzburg in July69August23° · 7 h
In August, Salzburg is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 144 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Salzburg.
Salzburg in August68September18° · 6 h
In September, Salzburg is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Salzburg.
Salzburg in September48October14° · 5 h
In October, Salzburg is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Salzburg.
Salzburg in October15November8° · 4 h
In November, Salzburg is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salzburg.
Salzburg in November9December4° · 3 h
In December, Salzburg is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 91 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salzburg.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,050 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Salzburg
When is the best time to visit Salzburg?
The best time to visit Salzburg is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Salzburg?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Salzburg?
The wettest month is July with 152 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 81 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Salzburg get?
Salzburg gets around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Salzburg in?
Salzburg uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Salzburg?
A nonstop flight from London to Salzburg takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,050 km.
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