Salzburg vs Vienna

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vienna edges ahead as the better destination in February. Vienna offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Salzburg sees 6 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Salzburg is on the cooler side at 5°C, requiring warmer clothing. Vienna is cooler at 6°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vienna is the stronger choice in February.

Salzburg reaches an average high of 5°C (41°F) and drops to -4°C (25°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Vienna averages 6°C (43°F) for the high and -2°C (28°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.

Salzburg receives approximately 103 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Vienna sees 32 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Vienna the drier option by 6 rain days and 71 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.