Temperature in Salzburg in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Salzburg, Austria this December.

Salzburg, Austria, a region in Austria, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from -2°C (28°F) in Enzingerboden to 4°C (39°F) in Seeham. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C (28°F) in Seeham and -10°C (14°F) in Enzingerboden. During December, winter is in full swing.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Salzburg, Austria in December?

Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in Salzburg. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Salzburg in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Salzburg temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Salzburg, Austria in December?

Zell am See averages a daytime high of 0°C (32°F) in December, which is very low for Salzburg, Austria.

How cold does it get at night in Salzburg, Austria in December?

Average overnight lows in Salzburg, Austria during December sit near -8°C (18°F) in Zell am See.

What is the warmest city in December in Salzburg, Austria?

Seeham tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around -2°C (28°F).

What is the coldest city in December in Salzburg, Austria?

Our database indicates that in December, Enzingerboden is the city with the coolest temperatures in Salzburg, Austria. You can expect daytime highs of -2°C (28°F) and nighttime lows close to -10°C (14°F).

How much sun does Salzburg, Austria get in December?

Zell am See experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 58 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

What is the water temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 4°C (39°F) in Zell am See this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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