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Salzburg in August
The weather in August
In August, Salzburg averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 14° — warm weather by day. Expect around 179 mm of precipitation spread over about 16 wet days, with average cloud cover near 34%.
Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is cooler again by about 4.8°.
August scores 65/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Salzburg.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:03 and sets at 20:23 local time, giving 14 h 19 min of daylight. Days shorten by 92 minutes over the month.
Why 65/100?
How the score for August is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in Salzburg in August
- Salzburg FestivalMusic festival · Jul–AugSalzburg
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Salzburg this month
Freilassing
Austria's best in August
Bregenz
Salzburg in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Salzburg?
August scores 65/100 for Salzburg, which we rate as good. Average highs are 25°C with 16 wet days.
How warm is Salzburg in August?
Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 14°C in August.
Does it rain a lot in Salzburg in August?
Salzburg receives about 179 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 16 days.