Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Salzburg in September
Salzburg cools off: highs slip to 66°F (19°C), from 75°F in August, with lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain.
September opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 79/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 66°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 4.4 in (113 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 20 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What September feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 66°F (19°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 50°F (10°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.4 in (113 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around September
September is one of Salzburg's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April & May and September.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by October, the score drops to 71/100.
- Comfort improves from 69/100 in August to 79/100.
- Our Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna route is planned for Late Nov – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — September falls outside it.
What to pack for September
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 50°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Salzburg in September
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Hellbrunner Adventzauber
Advent market in the courtyard of Hellbrunn Palace, with hundreds of lit fir trees and the facade as a giant Advent calendar.
Café Tomaselli
Coffee house on the Alter Markt since the early 1700s; waitresses bring cakes round the room on trays.
Hohensalzburg Fortress
One of Europe's largest medieval castles, on the Festungsberg above the old town, reached by funicular.
Getreidegasse
Narrow shopping street of wrought-iron guild signs, home to Mozart's birthplace at number 9.
Why now September scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Salzburger Christkindlmarkt
The market fills the Domplatz and Residenzplatz, with stalls of carved ornaments, Lebkuchen and hot punch.
Nearby in September
- Hallstatt in September~33 mi · highs 67°F, 5.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Munich in September~72 mi · highs 66°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in September~97 mi · highs 62°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Val Gardena in September~106 mi · highs 62°F, 3.9 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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Salzburg?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 79/100. Expect highs of 66°F (19°C) and 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain.
How hot is Salzburg in September?
Average highs are 66°F (19°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Salzburg in September?
Some: about 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 49.8 in (1264 mm).
What should I pack for Salzburg in September?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 50°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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