Salzburg

Salzburg Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Salzburg, Austria in October.

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Zell am See Salzburg Saalbach Hinterglemm Kaprun

Planning a getaway to Salzburg, Austria this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Salzburg in October

Salzburg, Austria is a region in Austria. October in Salzburg generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Enzingerboden at 9°C (48°F) and mild in Seeham at 14°C (57°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Seeham and -1°C (30°F) in Enzingerboden.

For specific regional insights in Salzburg, Austria, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Strasswalchen with an average of 101 mm (4 in) to high rainfall in Leogang with 132 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Zell am See gets approximately 140 hours of sunlight in October, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Salzburg by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Salzburg — and find the best time to visit. (based on Zell am See)

January-1°C (30°F) February1°C (34°F) March4°C (39°F) April9°C (48°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September15°C (59°F) October11°C (52°F) November4°C (39°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Salzburg in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Salzburg.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Salzburg

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Salzburg, Austria?

Temperature range in Salzburg (October)

Precipitation variation in Salzburg (October)

Zell am See

In October Zell am See generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
140 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Zell am See →

Saalbach Hinterglemm

In October Saalbach Hinterglemm generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
140 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
169 mm (6.7 in)
128 mm (5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Saalbach Hinterglemm →

Salzburg

In October Salzburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
139 hours
77 hours
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Salzburg →

Kaprun

In October Kaprun generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
140 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
161 mm (6.3 in)
128 mm (5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kaprun →

Wagrain

In October Wagrain generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
145 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Wagrain →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Salzburg in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zell am See 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Salzburg 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Saalbach Hinterglemm 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Kaprun 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Wagrain 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Bad Gastein 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)

Salzburg weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Salzburg, Austria in October?

Salzburg, Austria typically experiences poor weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Zell am See average around 11°C (52°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Salzburg, Austria in October?

Zell am See averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does Salzburg, Austria get a lot of rain in October?

Salzburg, Austria sees substantial rainfall in October. Zell am See typically averages about 129 mm (5.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Salzburg, Austria?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Salzburg, Austria due to the typically poor weather in Zell am See.

Generally speaking, September provides unpleasant weather in Zell am See.

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