Salzburg weather in August (Salzburg, Austria)

How does the August weather in Salzburg compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Salzburg includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 23°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Salzburg in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 189 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Salzburg climate page with graphs.

 

Salzburg, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 189 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 56%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 202 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 49%  

Where to go in Austria in August

Find out more about the weather in Austria and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Salzburg, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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