Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Hallstatt in October
Hallstatt cools off: highs slip to 60°F (16°C), from 67°F in September, with lows of 43°F (6°C) and about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain.
At 73/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (96 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 73/100 · Good
What October feels like
Days are mild at around 60°F (16°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 43°F (6°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.8 in (96 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October is one of Hallstatt's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 56/100.
- Comfort slips from 77/100 in September to 73/100.
- Our Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna route is planned for Late Nov – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — October falls outside it.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 43°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Hallstatt in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Krippenstein
Dachstein peak above Obertraun reached by cable car, with freeride skiing, snowshoe routes and views over the lake.
Why now October scores 73/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Gasthof Zauner
Family-run inn on the Marktplatz known for grilled lake char and Austrian classics.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 3.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Evangelical Church
The 1860s Protestant church whose slender spire on the lakeshore is the village's best-known silhouette.
Salzwelten Hallstatt
Guided tours of the world's oldest known salt mine, with miners' wooden slides and an underground salt lake.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in October
- Salzburg in October~33 mi · highs 58°F, 3.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Lake Bled in October~85 mi · highs 59°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in October~100 mi · highs 54°F, 4.0 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Munich in October~104 mi · highs 58°F, 3.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,308 m to Hallstatt's ~515 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Hallstatt in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Hallstatt?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 73/100. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain.
How cold is Hallstatt in October?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hallstatt in October?
Some: about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 52.8 in (1341 mm).
What should I pack for Hallstatt in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 43°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Hallstatt in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.