Best time to visit Salzburg

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Summer is festival season but also the wettest.

Salzburg month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	3°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Poor	5°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Poor	10°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
April	Poor	14°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
May	Mixed	19°C	Very wet	Moderate	Average	–
June	Mixed	22°C	Very wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
July	Mixed	24°C	Very wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	Salzburg Festival
August	Mixed	24°C	Very wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	Salzburg Festival
September	Good	20°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
October	Mixed	15°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
November	Poor	8°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Mixed	4°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Advent

Flights to Salzburg are usually cheapest in January–February and November. Highs only reach about 3°C in January.
Crowds and prices peak in June–August, so book early.
The heaviest rain falls in May–August.

Mozart was born in Salzburg in 1756.

When is the best time to visit Salzburg?

The best time to visit Salzburg is September. Summer is festival season but also the wettest.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Salzburg?

Flights are usually cheapest in January–February and November, when demand is lowest.

When is Salzburg busiest?

Salzburg is busiest in June–August.

What is the weather like in Salzburg?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C, and January the coolest at 3°C. The wettest period is March–October.