Salzburg weather in December (Salzburg, Austria)

Curious about the climate in Salzburg this December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Salzburg typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -4°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Salzburg in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 62 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Salzburg. August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Salzburg, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 62 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 28%  

Where to go in Austria in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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