My family, which includes teens and a 10 year old, will be in Salzburg in the beginning of August and would like to do a Sound of Music tour. Will the weather be too hot and/or humid for bicycling to be enjoyable then?
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
4857 posts
If you look online at historical averages, the average daily highs are in the mid 20s C (mid 70s F). Relative humidity averages about 75%. So not hot or humid per se. However Aug still falls within the rainy season, with a >50% chance of rain. So pack rain gear.
Posted by
1906 posts
Due to the climate change long-term historical weather records show lower temperatures as they are now. Also the weather has become more unpredictable. You may have a heat wave like in recent years, but you also may have unusal amounts of rain like last May. Usually August is known for a more or less stable summer weather, interrupted by some thunderstorms if the air becomes very humid.
That said, just be prepared for all events.
This is the most precise short-term rain forecast for Austria, always two days in advance, updated four times a day:
https://www.zamg.ac.at/cms/de/wetter/wetteranimation
Posted by
Vienna, Austria
5384 posts
You’ll be fine.
Posted by
OP
13 posts
I appreciate the replies! Oh, I didn't even think of rain. Maybe I should wait until closer to the date to decide whether to do a bicycle or bus/van tour. Then we can have an idea of the rain forecast and more specific temperature forecast. Thank you for the recommended weather forecast link too!