Month guide · Hallstatt · Austria
Hallstatt in November
What November is really like in Hallstatt: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Tigerente, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 7°C (45°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 9.2 hours of daylight. Grey and quiet, with many seasonal attractions closed; the quietest time to see the village.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 7°C (45°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 9.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Hallstatt: days average 7°C (45°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with October (14°C (57°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 3°C (37°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:11
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:30
- Daylight
- About 9.2 hours
Autumn (September–November). Clear September days, autumn colour in October and closures in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Hallstatt, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Hallstatt Markt
Museum Hallstatt
Visit before the salt mine to make sense of the archaeology you will see on the mountain.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Viewpoint · Lahn
Skywalk 'Welterbeblick'
Next to the funicular's upper station, a steel platform juts out over the cliff about 350 metres above the village, with views straight down onto the roofs of Hallstatt, the lake and the mountains opposite.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Couples
Religious site · Hallstatt Markt
Protestant church and lakeshore
See it at first light or after sunset, when the reflections are calm and the crowds have gone.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Couples
Viewpoint · Hallstatt Markt
Classic village viewpoint
At the northern end of the village along Gosaumühlstraße, a small lakeside spot gives the famous view south over the houses and Protestant church spire to the mountains.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Iconic
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 7°C, lows near 0°C and 12 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Hallstatt?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Hallstatt in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Hallstatt?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Grey and quiet, with many seasonal attractions closed; the quietest time to see the village.
+How warm is Hallstatt in November?
Average highs are around 7°C (45°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hallstatt in November?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.