Salzburg Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria is 13°C (55°F), with daytime highs ranging from 2°C (36°F) in January to 23°C (73°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Salzburg compares to cities worldwide.
Salzburg Monthly Temperatures
In Salzburg, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Nighttime lows reflect this range, dropping from 13°C (55°F) in July to -5°C (23°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Salzburg by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. July, the warmest month of the year, receives 223 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Salzburg Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Salzburg spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Salzburg vs Austria
The map below shows the annual temperature across Austria. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Salzburg vs World: Temperature Compared
Salzburg's average annual maximum temperature is 13°C (55°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Salzburg?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Salzburg, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 2°C (36°F) and humidity around 73% — considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 23°C (73°F) with 54% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Salzburg's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Salzburg climate page.
