Salzburg weather in December
Salzburg in December averages 1°C (34°F), 67 mm of rain and 2.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Salzburg, December is the second coldest, the third driest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 1°C (34°F)
-2–4°C · 29–39°F
- Rainfall
- 67 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 2.3 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 12 km/h
What is Salzburg like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Salzburg in December?
A light rain jacket
About 67 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -2°C (29°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Salzburg is 4°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 5°C (41°F).
December in Salzburg is 0.9°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 0°C (32°F).
Daylight in Salzburg in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 8 hours 25 minutes in Salzburg, rising about 07:50 and setting about 16:15 local time.
December ends 13 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Salzburg has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Salzburg
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Salzburg weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / 32°F | 62 mm |
| February | 2°C / 35°F | 47 mm |
| March | 6°C / 42°F | 83 mm |
| April | 10°C / 50°F | 80 mm |
| May | 14°C / 58°F | 142 mm |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 168 mm |
| July | 20°C / 67°F | 159 mm |
| August | 20°C / 67°F | 167 mm |
| September | 15°C / 59°F | 127 mm |
| October | 11°C / 51°F | 90 mm |
| November | 5°C / 41°F | 70 mm |
| December | 1°C / 34°F | 67 mm |
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FAQs about Salzburg in December
December climate averages for Salzburg, 1991–2020.
Salzburg averages 1°C (34°F) in December, ranging from about -2°C (29°F) at night to 4°C (39°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 67 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 1°C (34°F) against 0°C (32°F) in January — 0.9°C warmer.
December is 4°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 2.3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 8 hours 25 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Salzburg.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:50 and sunset about 16:15 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 13 minutes shorter than it starts.
