Month guide · Salzburg · Austria
Salzburg in February
What February is really like in Salzburg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 5°C (41°F), lows of -3°C (27°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 10.2 hours of daylight. One of the quietest months, with low prices and skiing within an hour's drive.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 5°C (41°F) / -3°C (27°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Salzburg: days average 5°C (41°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about -3°C (27°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 28 days. Compared with January (3°C (37°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:14
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:30
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
Winter (December–February). Christmas markets and Advent concerts in December, then cold, quiet weeks with low prices, Mozart Week and nearby skiing.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Carnival (Fasching) balls and parades (usually February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Altstadt
Haus der Natur
A large natural history and science museum on the edge of the old town, with an aquarium, a reptile zoo, dinosaur and space halls and a hands-on science centre.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Museum · Airport
Hangar-7
Combine it with an airport arrival or departure; it is next to the terminal.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Castle · Festungsberg
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Begun in 1077 and expanded by successive prince-archbishops, the fortress crowns the Festungsberg above the old town.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- History
- Kids
Garden · Andräviertel
Mirabell Palace and Gardens
Peek into the palace's Marble Hall staircase, decorated with putti, and look out for chamber concerts held there.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 5°C, lows near -3°C and 10 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Salzburg?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Salzburg in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Salzburg?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. One of the quietest months, with low prices and skiing within an hour's drive.
+How warm is Salzburg in February?
Average highs are around 5°C (41°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Salzburg in February?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.