Austria Salzburg Weather in February — Climate Guide
February in Salzburg is low
February is low for Salzburg.
Coldest still. Fasching parades + masquerade balls. Empty museums + cheap hotels.
Travel score
Salzburg February Weather Stats
Avg High
4°C
Avg Low
-3°C
Rainy Days
9
50mm total
Sunshine
3h
Daily avg
Humidity
75%
high
UV Index
1
Low
Wind
10 km/h
Gusts 25
Sea Temp
0°C
no swimming
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
February Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
17 μg/m³
PM10
28 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
2°C
Nighttime
-6°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
10 km/h
Max gust 25 km/h
Activities Recommended for February
February Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Carnival parades
- Lowest crowds + prices
- Snow-covered Alps backdrop
- Easy museum access
Cons
- -3 to 4°C
- Snow + ice
- Eagle's Nest closed
- Many alpine activities still snow-locked
February Events & Festivals
- Fasching (Carnival, week before Lent)
Salzburg in February — Full Picture
Coldest still. Fasching parades + masquerade balls. Empty museums + cheap hotels.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cold. Heavy coat + sweater + waterproof boots.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
14°C
4.3°C
11.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
23.7°C
13.3°C
14.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
13.7°C
6°C
10.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current3°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 February Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is February a good time to visit Salzburg?
Salzburg in February is low. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Salzburg in February?
Salzburg February averages a high of 4°C and a low of -3°C.
Does it rain much in Salzburg in February?
Salzburg February averages 50mm of rainfall over about 9 rainy days.
What should I wear in Salzburg in February?
Cold. Heavy coat + sweater + waterproof boots.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Salzburg in February?
Salzburg February sunrise is 07:20 and sunset is 17:15, with 9h 55min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Salzburg in February?
Salzburg February air quality (AQI) averages 48, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 17μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Salzburg in February?
In February, Salzburg is great for Fasching parades, Hohensalzburg, Mozart museums.
Is February peak season in Salzburg?
Salzburg February crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.