🇦🇹 Salzburg vs Vienna 🇦🇹

Salzburg, Austria vs Vienna, Austria — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Vienna is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Vienna is drier, with roughly 30 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇹 Salzburg🇦🇹 Vienna
Avg annual high14°C15°C
Hottest monthJuly (24°C)July (26°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-4°C low)January (-2°C low)
Rainy days / year143113
SnowYesYes
Best months to visitJune, August, SeptemberMay, June, September

🇦🇹 Salzburg

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

🇦🇹 Vienna

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in January (-2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Salzburg or Vienna warmer?

Vienna is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Salzburg or Vienna?

Salzburg is rainier — Vienna sees about 30 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Salzburg vs Vienna?

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

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