Month guide · Salzburg · Austria
Salzburg in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit Salzburg. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 16 hours of daylight. Warm and long days, though afternoon thunderstorms are common; a good month for the lakes before peak season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 16 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Salzburg: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with May (20°C (68°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:08
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:08
- Daylight
- About 16 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm days, beer gardens and lake trips, plus the Salzburg Festival; the busiest and most expensive season, with afternoon storms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Whitsun Festival (some years in June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Experience · Citywide
The Sound of Music locations
Many film locations are walkable: Mirabell Gardens, the Residenzplatz fountain, Nonnberg Abbey and the views across the lake to Schloss Leopoldskron.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Street · Altstadt
Getreidegasse
Walk it before 10am or after 6pm, when it empties and the signs are easier to photograph.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- History
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 12°C and 15 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Salzburg?
It is one of the best months to visit Salzburg. Warm and long days, though afternoon thunderstorms are common; a good month for the lakes before peak season.
+How warm is Salzburg in June?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Salzburg in June?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.