Vienna edges it in August. Vienna averages 18–27°C with high crowds; Salzburg 14–24°C with very high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Vienna and Salzburg
The verdict for August
Warm and slightly quieter in town
+Warm evenings and a calmer city as locals take holidays.
–Hot spells and some venues close for summer.
August is similar to July, with a slightly slower pace in the city centre. Some theatres and smaller venues take a summer break, but the main museums and sights stay open.
Festival peak
+Concerts every evening.
–Very busy and expensive.
August is the peak of the Salzburg Festival, with the city packed and hotels at their highest.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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