Austria Salzburg Weather in August — Climate Guide
August in Salzburg is high
August is high for Salzburg.
Festival peak continues. Italian + German + Austrian school holidays = maximum crowds.
Travel score
Salzburg August Weather Stats
Avg High
24°C
Avg Low
14°C
Rainy Days
14
130mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
70%
moderate
UV Index
7
High
Wind
8 km/h
Gusts 20
Sea Temp
20°C
lake swimming peak
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
August Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
14 μg/m³
PM10
24 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
25°C
Nighttime
14°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
8 km/h
Max gust 20 km/h
Activities Recommended for August
August Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Salzburg Festival continues
- 24°C summer
- Lake swimming
- Outdoor cafés
Cons
- Festival pricing peak
- Italian summer holidays = crowds
- Thunderstorms
August Events & Festivals
- Salzburg Festival continues (until Aug 31)
Salzburg in August — Full Picture
Festival peak continues. Italian + German + Austrian school holidays = maximum crowds.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Like July. Summer + rain prep.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
14°C
4.3°C
11.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
Current23.7°C
13.3°C
14.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
13.7°C
6°C
10.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
3°C
-3°C
9.7/mo
Salzburg Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2° | -4° | 10d·60mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 4° | -3° | 9d·50mm | 3h | 75% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 9° | 0° | 10d·60mm | 4h | 70% | 3 | Quiet | Shoulder | |
| 14° | 4° | 11d·70mm | 5h | 65% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 19° | 9° | 13d·100mm | 6h | 65% | 6 | Busy | Peak | |
| 22° | 12° | 14d·130mm | 6h | 65% | 7 | Busy | Peak | |
| 25° | 14° | 15d·150mm | 7h | 65% | 8 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 24° | 14° | 14d·130mm | 7h | 70% | 7 | Very busy | Peak | |
| September (Best) | 20° | 11° | 11d·90mm | 5h | 70% | 5 | Busy | Peak |
| 14° | 6° | 9d·60mm | 4h | 75% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 7° | 1° | 11d·70mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 3° | -2° | 10d·60mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Busy | Peak |
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Salzburg August Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is August a good time to visit Salzburg?
Salzburg in August is high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Salzburg in August?
Salzburg August averages a high of 24°C and a low of 14°C.
Does it rain much in Salzburg in August?
Salzburg August averages 130mm of rainfall over about 14 rainy days.
What should I wear in Salzburg in August?
Like July. Summer + rain prep.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Salzburg in August?
Salzburg August sunrise is 06:00 and sunset is 20:15, with 14h 15min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Salzburg in August?
Salzburg August air quality (AQI) averages 40, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 14μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Salzburg in August?
In August, Salzburg is great for Salzburg Festival, Hallstatt, Lake district.
Is August peak season in Salzburg?
Salzburg August crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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