Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Salzburg in October
Salzburg cools off: highs slip to 58°F (15°C), from 66°F in September, with lows of 42°F (5°C) and about 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain.
It scores 71/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 58°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (90 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 71/100 · Good
What October feels like
Days are mild at around 58°F (15°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 42°F (5°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.5 in (90 mm).
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and September).
- Comfort slips from 79/100 in September to 71/100.
- 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 42°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 Salzburg in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
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.
Getreidegasse
Narrow shopping street of wrought-iron guild signs, home to Mozart's birthplace at number 9.
Why now October scores 71/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
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.
Salzburg Cathedral
Early baroque cathedral where Mozart was baptized; its facade forms the backdrop of the market.
Hellbrunner Adventzauber
Advent market in the courtyard of Hellbrunn Palace, with hundreds of lit fir trees and the facade as a giant Advent calendar.
Nearby in October
- Hallstatt in October~33 mi · highs 60°F, 3.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Munich in October~72 mi · highs 58°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in October~97 mi · highs 54°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Val Gardena in October~106 mi · highs 54°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Salzburg?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 71/100 against a best of 79 in April & May and September. Expect highs of 58°F (15°C) and 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain.
How cold is Salzburg in October?
Average highs are 58°F (15°C) and average lows 42°F (5°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Salzburg in October?
Some: about 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 49.8 in (1264 mm).
What should I pack for Salzburg in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 42°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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