Season guide · Salzburg · Austria
Salzburg in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
Settled September weather, the Rupertikirtag fair and autumn colour, turning grey in November until the Christmas markets open. Expect highs up to 20°C (68°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F), with about 32 rainy days across September–November. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 1°C (34°F) to 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 32
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 20°C (68°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 11 | 12.5 h | 4/5 |
| October | 14°C (57°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 10 | 10.7 h | 3/5 |
| November | 8°C (46°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 11 | 9.2 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 14°C (57°F) against a yearly 14°C (57°F), and 32 of the year's roughly 147 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Rupertikirtag — traditional fair for the city's patron saint (usually late September)
- November: Christkindlmarkt on Cathedral and Residenz squares (usually from late November)
Good choices for autumn
Experience · Andräviertel
Salzburg Marionette Theatre
Since 1913 this theatre has staged full Mozart operas and The Sound of Music with hand-carved marionettes and recorded music.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- After dark
- Art
Museum · Altstadt
Haus der Natur
Head first for the science centre upstairs, where children can test experiments themselves.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Museum · Airport
Hangar-7
Red Bull's glass-and-steel hangar beside Salzburg Airport displays historic aircraft, helicopters and racing cars, with free entry and bars and a restaurant on site.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Altstadt
Mozart's Birthplace
Buy a combined ticket with the Mozart Residence across the river, and visit early to avoid tour-group crowds in the small rooms.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Right-bank old town
Mozart Residence
In 1773 the Mozart family moved to a larger apartment in the Tanzmeisterhaus on Makartplatz, where Wolfgang lived until 1781.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
Day trips in autumn
- Werfen: Eisriesenwelt and Hohenwerfen (About 40 minutes by train, then shuttle bus) — The Eisriesenwelt is the largest ice cave in the world, with ice formations lit by carbide lamps on guided tours; it opens from spring to autumn and needs warm clothes.
- Hallein Salt Mine (About 25 minutes by S-Bahn, then bus) — Miners' overalls, a mine train, wooden slides and a raft across an underground salt lake make this salt mine tour popular with families; the Celtic museum in Hallein's old town adds context.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Shoes with good grip for icy pavements
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Salzburg?
Yes: September is among the best months. Settled September weather, the Rupertikirtag fair and autumn colour, turning grey in November until the Christmas markets open.
+What is the weather like in Salzburg in autumn?
Highs of up to 20°C (68°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F), with about 32 rainy days over the season.