🇫🇷 Paris vs Salzburg 🇦🇹

Paris, France vs Salzburg, Austria — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Paris is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Paris is drier, with roughly 29 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇫🇷 Paris🇦🇹 Salzburg
Avg annual high16°C14°C
Hottest monthJuly (25°C)July (24°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (-4°C low)
Rainy days / year114143
SnowYesYes
Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJune, August, September

🇫🇷 Paris

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

🇦🇹 Salzburg

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (24°C), coldest lows in January (-4°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Paris or Salzburg warmer?

Paris is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Paris or Salzburg?

Salzburg is rainier — Paris sees about 29 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Paris vs Salzburg?

Paris is best around May, June, September; Salzburg is best around June, August, September.

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