Salzburg in August
Festival peak
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a below-average month in Salzburg.
August is the peak of the Salzburg Festival, with the city packed and hotels at their highest.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–24°C
- Warm and humid, with frequent showers.
- Crowds
- Very High
- One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early.
- Prices
- €€€€€
- Peak pricing for hotels and flights.
+Concerts every evening.
–Very busy and expensive.
My tip for August
If you only want the sights, come in September.
- Salzburg Festival
- Concerts
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Salzburg, 4th for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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What’s on in Salzburg in August
- Salzburg Festival
- Opera and theatre attract international audiences; hotel rates are at their highest.
- Rain in summer
- Summer is the wettest season; carry an umbrella and a museum backup plan.
July–August
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Weather
Weather in Salzburg in August
In August Salzburg averages a high of 24°C (75°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 164 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is July (around 24°C) and the coolest is January (around 3°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Average low
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 164 mm
Climate data: Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Salzburg in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Salzburg?
- August is a below-average month in Salzburg. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Salzburg overall (4 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Concerts every evening. The main downside: Very busy and expensive.
- What is the weather like in Salzburg in August?
- Average highs are around 24°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 164 mm of rain or snow. Warm and humid, with frequent showers. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 24°C) and the coolest is January (around 3°C).
- Is Salzburg crowded in August?
- Crowds are very high. One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Salzburg in August?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 (€€€€€). Peak pricing for hotels and flights. The best-value month is February.
- When is the best time to visit Salzburg?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (August ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
Still going to Salzburg in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — very busy and expensive.
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