Salzburg
City in Austria
Salzburg is a city in Austria with a population of 155,021 as of 2020. Located 252 kilometers from the capital, Vienna, it is known for its UNESCO-listed Historic Centre and various architectural landmarks.
What to see
The city center is dominated by the Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Key religious and historical landmarks include the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg Cathedral, and Nonnberg Abbey. Visitors can also tour Mozart's birthplace or walk through the grounds of Mirabell Palace. Other locations of interest include the Getreidegasse, Petersfriedhof Salzburg, and the Kapuzinerberg. Outside the city center, travelers can visit Hellbrunn Palace or the Hallein Salt Mine.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 23 °C and lows of 14 °C. These months also see the highest rainfall, with 177 mm to 186 mm of precipitation over 17 to 18 days. Spring and autumn are cooler, with May and September offering highs around 19 °C. Winters are cold, with January temperatures ranging from a high of 2 °C to a low of -6 °C and frequent precipitation.
Getting there
Salzburg Airport is located 3 kilometers from the city, making it the most direct point of entry.
Top sights in Salzburg
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 186 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 84 | 78 | 117 | 88 | 126 | 166 | 186 | 177 | 134 | 91 | 96 | 100 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Salzburg (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Getreidegasse
- Hallein Salt Mine
- Hellbrunn Palace
- Kapuzinerberg
- Petersfriedhof Salzburg