Austria Salzburg Weather in July — Climate Guide
July in Salzburg is high
July is high for Salzburg.
Peak season + Salzburg Festival = highest prices, book 6+ months ahead. Hotels triple. Hot + thunderstorms.
Travel score
Salzburg July Weather Stats
Avg High
25°C
Avg Low
14°C
Rainy Days
15
150mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
65%
moderate
UV Index
8
Very high
Wind
8 km/h
Gusts 22
Sea Temp
20°C
lake swimming peak (20°C)
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
July Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
13 μg/m³
PM10
23 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
26°C
Nighttime
14°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
8 km/h
Max gust 22 km/h
Activities Recommended for July
July Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Salzburg Festival (one of Europe's most prestigious)
- 25°C warm
- Lake swimming peak
- Long daylight
Cons
- Hotels triple in price
- 150mm rain (wettest)
- Tourist crowds peak
- Restaurant queues
July Events & Festivals
- Salzburg Festival begins (Jul 22)
Salzburg in July — Full Picture
Peak season + Salzburg Festival = highest prices, book 6+ months ahead. Hotels triple. Hot + thunderstorms.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Summer + variable. T-shirt + light layers + always rain jacket.
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 July Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is July a good time to visit Salzburg?
Salzburg in July is high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Salzburg in July?
Salzburg July averages a high of 25°C and a low of 14°C.
Does it rain much in Salzburg in July?
Salzburg July averages 150mm of rainfall over about 15 rainy days.
What should I wear in Salzburg in July?
Summer + variable. T-shirt + light layers + always rain jacket.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Salzburg in July?
Salzburg July sunrise is 05:15 and sunset is 21:00, with 15h 45min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Salzburg in July?
Salzburg July air quality (AQI) averages 38, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 13μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Salzburg in July?
In July, Salzburg is great for Salzburg Festival, Hallstatt day trip, Lake swimming.
Is July peak season in Salzburg?
Salzburg July crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Why you can trust weather guide
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.