Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Salzburg in November
Salzburg sees its driest month, with just 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain, highs of 47°F (8°C) and lows of 34°F (1°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 53/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 47°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 2.7 in (69 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~9 h
- Comfort score
- 53/100 · Fair
What November feels like
It's cool, with highs near 47°F (8°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 34°F (1°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.7 in (69 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 75%.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are April & May and September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (11°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 71/100 in October to 53/100.
- Our Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna route is planned for Late Nov – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — November is part of it.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Salzburg in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Café Tomaselli
Coffee house on the Alter Markt since the early 1700s; waitresses bring cakes round the room on trays.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 47°F.
Salzburg Cathedral
Early baroque cathedral where Mozart was baptized; its facade forms the backdrop of the market.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 47°F.
Augustiner Bräu Mülln
Monastery brewery with vaulted beer halls; fill a stone mug from the barrel and buy food at the stalls in the hall.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium
Restaurant in the rock walls of St. Peter's Abbey, in business for more than a thousand years; hosts Mozart dinner concerts.
Why now A cozy break on a 47°F day.
Hohensalzburg Fortress
One of Europe's largest medieval castles, on the Festungsberg above the old town, reached by funicular.
Nearby in November
- Hallstatt in November~33 mi · highs 49°F, 2.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Munich in November~72 mi · highs 47°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in November~97 mi · highs 43°F, 3.8 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Val Gardena in November~106 mi · highs 43°F, 3.8 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Salzburg in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Salzburg?
It's middling, scoring 53/100. The best months are April & May and September, at up to 79. Expect highs of 47°F (8°C) and 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain.
How cold is Salzburg in November?
Average highs are 47°F (8°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Salzburg in November?
Some: about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 49.8 in (1264 mm).
What should I pack for Salzburg in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Salzburg
Routes in season in November
- Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna Late Nov – early Jan
Planning Salzburg in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.