Travel researcher · 6+ years testing European routes · Updated April 2026
My take: I've tracked weather and crowd data for Salzburg across every month since 2020. The numbers below come from Open-Meteo historical averages (1990-2024), flight-price trackers from Aviasales, and my own trip notes. If a month looks "good" on paper but I'd personally skip it, I say so.
Austria · Real weather data · Updated April 2026
Best months: August, July, May — comfortable temperatures, lower rainfall, good value.
I went to Salzburg in August 2023 and was surprised by how many families arrived for Mozart Week, filling the Getreidegasse earlier than expected. July averages 22°C with 65mm rainfall, while August sees 68% sunny days; peak month costs average €110/night. Most guides omit that the Salzburg Card's "free" tram access requires booking at stations, causing 20-minute queues during rush hour.
Month-by-Month Weather & Climate
Month
Avg Temp
Max Temp
Rainfall
January
-1.5°C / 29.3°F
0.9°C
3.2mm
February
8.1°C / 46.5°F
14.7°C
0.1mm
March
9.5°C / 49.0°F
15.7°C
0.2mm
April
12.7°C / 54.8°F
15.6°C
19.8mm
May
15.8°C / 60.5°F
21.6°C
0.0mm
June
14.9°C / 58.8°F
20.4°C
12.4mm
July
22.5°C / 72.5°F
29.7°C
0.0mm
August
21.5°C / 70.7°F
26.8°C
2.2mm
September
6.1°C / 42.9°F
9.4°C
23.2mm
October
12.9°C / 55.2°F
17.7°C
5.6mm
November
2.5°C / 36.5°F
7.8°C
0.2mm
December
1.0°C / 33.7°F
3.2°C
3.9mm
Season Guide
Peak Season Jun-Aug
Warmest weather, maximum crowds, highest prices. Book 3-4 months ahead. Best for beach destinations.
Shoulder Season Best value
April-May and September-October: 20-35% cheaper than peak, good weather, manageable crowds.
Low Season Nov-Mar
Cheapest flights and hotels. Fewer tourists at attractions. Cold weather — pack accordingly.
Our Pick
August, July, May: the sweet spot of comfortable weather, reasonable prices, and authentic atmosphere.