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Salzburg

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Updated Friday, September 11, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Salzburg month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Salzburg are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 24–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 24°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and May the wettest (about 176 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January5.1-3.61134.8
February8.3-1.6926.3
March11.40.5897.8
April15.23.9989.2
May18.28.01769.4
June23.813.213411.6
July24.314.416911.4
August24.314.417210.3
September20.110.51458.8
October16.26.91107.0
November9.61.2985.6
December6.1-1.71054.5

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People and places shaping Salzburg

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Past and future events in Salzburg

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1935

    Salzburg's official population significantly increased in 1935 when the city absorbed adjacent municipalities.

  2. Documented history · 1950

    Around 1950, Salzburg passed the mark of 100,000 citizens, and in 2016, it reached the mark of 150,000 citizens.

Current public leadership

  • Bernhard Auinger

    Wikidata currently records this person as Salzburg's head of government. Austrian politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Salzburg has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Salzburg yet.

Local business and employers

  • University of Salzburg

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Salzburg. University in Austria.

  • Stiftskeller St. Peter

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Salzburg. Restaurant in Austria.

  • Porsche Holding

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Salzburg. Austrian company.

  • Austrojet

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Salzburg. Defunct Austrian charter airline.

  • MACO Door & Window

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Salzburg. Company.

Newspapers and local media

  • FS1

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Salzburg. Community television station in Salzburg.

  • TW1

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Salzburg. Television station.

  • Radiofabrik

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Salzburg. Community radio station in Salzburg.

  • Salzburger Nachrichten

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Salzburg. Austrian newspaper.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Salzburg Cathedral

    Wikidata places this site in Salzburg. Church in Austria.

  • Mirabellgarten

    Wikidata places this site in Salzburg. Garden of Mirabell Palace in Salzburg, Austria.

  • Lehen parish church

    Wikidata places this site in Salzburg. Church in Salzburg, Austria.

  • Hellbrunn Palace

    Wikidata places this site in Salzburg. Château.

  • Hangar-7

    Wikidata places this site in Salzburg. Building at the airport in Salzburg, Austria, housing an air museum, art exhibition space, and Ikarus Restaurant.

  • Festungsbahn

    Wikidata places this site in Salzburg. Funicular railway providing public access to Hohensalzburg Castle at Salzburg, Austria.

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01 · Overview

Salzburg, in brief

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02 · History

How Salzburg took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Salzburg

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Salzburg

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Salzburg

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Salzburg

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Salzburg

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08 · Questions

Questions about Salzburg

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Frequently Asked Questions about Salzburg

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01 · Q&A

Where is Salzburg located and what are its coordinates?

Salzburg is situated in Austria at geographic coordinates 47.7994, 13.0440 with an elevation of 424 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Salzburg?

Salzburg has a recorded population of approximately 157,245 and observes the Europe/Vienna time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Salzburg?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Salzburg include de-AT, hr, hu, sl, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

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