February · Austria
Best time to visit Salzburg in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salzburg in February
Average temperature 3°C, 83 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
4.1/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 83 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Salzburg scores 4.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 83 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.
February in Salzburg: expect compromises
At 3°C (38°F) this is proper winter weather in February: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 83 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.1/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 7.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Salzburg — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salzburg in February?
- In February, Salzburg averages 3°C, 83 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Salzburg?
- February earns a 4.1/10 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 February?
- Expect about 83 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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