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Salzburg
Visit in June — score 67/100 · avg high 75°F · 17 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16 | 33° | 41° | 26° | 16 | 109 | 8.6h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 27 | 37° | 47° | 29° | 14 | 98 | 10.0h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 33 | 42° | 53° | 33° | 15 | 86 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 45 | 49° | 59° | 39° | 15 | 97 | 13.4h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 45 | 56° | 65° | 47° | 19 | 170 | 14.9h | High | Average |
| June | 67 | 66° | 75° | 56° | 17 | 134 | 15.8h | High | Above avg |
| July | 62 | 67° | 76° | 58° | 18 | 164 | 15.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 60 | 67° | 76° | 58° | 17 | 166 | 14.1h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 51 | 59° | 68° | 51° | 15 | 145 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 43 | 52° | 61° | 45° | 14 | 106 | 10.6h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 29 | 41° | 49° | 34° | 14 | 98 | 9.0h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 16 | 35° | 43° | 29° | 15 | 102 | 8.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 41/100
- High
- 59°F
- Low
- 40°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Salzburg (March, April, May) brings average highs of 59°F and lows of 40°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 41/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 45/100.
Summer
- Score
- 63/100
- High
- 76°F
- Low
- 58°F
- Rain days
- 17/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Salzburg (June, July, August) brings average highs of 76°F and lows of 58°F, with about 17 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 63/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 67/100.
Fall
- Score
- 41/100
- High
- 60°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Salzburg (September, October, November) brings average highs of 60°F and lows of 43°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 41/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 51/100.
Winter
- Score
- 20/100
- High
- 44°F
- Low
- 28°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Salzburg (December, January, February) brings average highs of 44°F and lows of 28°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 20/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 27/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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