December · Austria
Best time to visit Salzburg in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salzburg in December
Average temperature 1°C, 110 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 110 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Salzburg scores 3.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 110 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Salzburg's Baroque spires glow under calm May–Sept sun; alpine air stays crisp and old town crowds thin at dawn.
December in Salzburg: expect compromises
December averages 1°C (34°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 110 mm this is a genuinely wet month: almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salzburg in December?
- In December, Salzburg averages 1°C, 110 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Salzburg?
- December earns a 3.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Salzburg in December?
- Expect about 110 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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