Weather in August in Salzburg
Planning a journey to Salzburg this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Salzburg in August?
Salzburg is a region in Austria. August in Salzburg generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Enzingerboden at 18°C to warm in Seeham at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Seeham and 7°C in Enzingerboden. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Salzburg.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Thomatal with an average of 146 mm to heavy rainfall in Leogang with 213 mm.Average sunshine
The city Zell am See usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For specific regional insights in Salzburg for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Salzburg climate page.
Where to go in Salzburg in August
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Salzburg?
Zell am See
In August Zell am See generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Saalbach Hinterglemm
In August Saalbach Hinterglemm generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Salzburg
In August Salzburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Kaprun
In August Kaprun generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Wagrain
In August Wagrain generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Salzburg?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Zell am See, August may not be the ideal time to visit Salzburg.
On average, the best time to visit Salzburg is in September with generally unpleasant weather in Zell am See.
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