Month guide · Salzburg · Austria
Salzburg in September
What September is really like in Salzburg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Salzburg. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Settled, mild days and fewer crowds; a good month for the Salzkammergut and mountain walks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 5th-warmest month in Salzburg: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with August (24°C (75°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:45
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:21
- Daylight
- About 12.5 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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Rupertikirtag — traditional fair for the city's patron saint (usually late September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Andräviertel
Salzburg Marionette Theatre
Check the programme before you travel; performances are not daily.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- After dark
- Art
Museum · Altstadt
Haus der Natur
A large natural history and science museum on the edge of the old town, with an aquarium, a reptile zoo, dinosaur and space halls and a hands-on science centre.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Museum · Airport
Hangar-7
Combine it with an airport arrival or departure; it is next to the terminal.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Castle · Festungsberg
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Begun in 1077 and expanded by successive prince-archbishops, the fortress crowns the Festungsberg above the old town.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- History
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 10°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Salzburg?
It is one of the best months to visit Salzburg. Settled, mild days and fewer crowds; a good month for the Salzkammergut and mountain walks.
+How warm is Salzburg in September?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Salzburg in September?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.