Salzburg weather in December

December in Salzburg: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Salzburg · #513 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 47/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Salzburg climate normals — December

Daytime high5°C / 42°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-2°C / 28°F
Feels like (high)3°C / 37°F
Rainfall136 mm / 5.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days17 days
Humidity88%💦 very humid
Dew point0°C / 31°F
Sunshine4.4 h/day
Daylight8.5 h
Wind9 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall53.6 cm / 21.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Salzburg in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Salzburg?
December in Salzburg: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Salzburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (47/100).
What is the weather like in Salzburg in December?
In December, Salzburg averages a daily high of 5.4°C and a low of -2.2°C, with about 136.3 mm of rain over roughly 17.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Salzburg in December?
Salzburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.
Does it snow in Salzburg in December?
Salzburg sees roughly 53.6 cm of snowfall in December.

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