Month guide · Salzburg · Austria
Salzburg in October
What October is really like in Salzburg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: C.Stadler/Bwag, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Autumn colour on the Kapuzinerberg and Mönchsberg; Hellbrunn's season winds down.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Salzburg: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with September (20°C (68°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 8°C (46°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:26
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:20
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
Autumn (September–November). Settled September weather, the Rupertikirtag fair and autumn colour, turning grey in November until the Christmas markets open.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Salzburg, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Citywide
The Sound of Music locations
Many film locations are walkable: Mirabell Gardens, the Residenzplatz fountain, Nonnberg Abbey and the views across the lake to Schloss Leopoldskron.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Street · Altstadt
Getreidegasse
Walk it before 10am or after 6pm, when it empties and the signs are easier to photograph.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- History
- Photo spot
Religious site · Altstadt
St. Peter's Abbey and Cemetery
Founded around 700, St.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Palace · Hellbrunn
Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains
Bring a change of top for children; the guides make sure someone gets wet on every tour.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- History
- Outdoors
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 6°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Salzburg?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Salzburg in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Salzburg?
It is a shoulder-season month. Autumn colour on the Kapuzinerberg and Mönchsberg; Hellbrunn's season winds down.
+How warm is Salzburg in October?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Salzburg in October?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.