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 high | 5°C / 42°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 136 mm / 5.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.5 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 53.6 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.