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Salzkammergut Weather in October

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

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Hallstatt St. Wolfgang Mondsee Bad Ischl

Planning a getaway to the Salzkammergut, 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 the Salzkammergut in October

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Hallstatt at 12°C (54°F) and mild in Mondsee at 14°C (57°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Mondsee and 2°C (36°F) in Hallstatt.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Gmunden with an average of 103 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Hallstatt with 122 mm (4.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take St. Wolfgang as an example - it receives around 139 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore the Salzkammergut by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Salzkammergut — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hallstatt)

January0°C (32°F) February2°C (36°F) March6°C (43°F) April11°C (52°F) May16°C (61°F) This monthJune19°C (66°F) July21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September16°C (61°F) October12°C (54°F) November6°C (43°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Salzkammergut in October

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

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 the Salzkammergut

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

Temperature range in the Salzkammergut (October)

Precipitation variation in the Salzkammergut (October)

St. Wolfgang

In October St. Wolfgang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
139 hours
73 hours
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in St. Wolfgang →

Hallstatt

In October Hallstatt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
139 hours
73 hours
Monthly rainfall
169 mm (6.7 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Hallstatt →

Mondsee

In October Mondsee generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
139 hours
77 hours
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Mondsee →

Bad Ischl

In October Bad Ischl generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
139 hours
73 hours
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bad Ischl →

Gmunden

In October Gmunden generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
119 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Gmunden →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hallstatt 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
St. Wolfgang 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Mondsee 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Bad Ischl 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Gmunden 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Bad Aussee 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)

The Salzkammergut weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

the Salzkammergut, Austria typically experiences poor weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in St. Wolfgang average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

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

In St. Wolfgang, the average daytime high in October is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does the Salzkammergut, Austria get a lot of rain in October?

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in the Salzkammergut, Austria. Average rainfall in St. Wolfgang sits around 122 mm (4.8 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Salzkammergut, Austria?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit the Salzkammergut, Austria due to the typically poor weather in St. Wolfgang.

On average, the best time to visit the Salzkammergut, Austria is in August and September with generally tolerable weather in St. Wolfgang. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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