Vienna and Salzburg are close in November. Vienna averages 5–10°C with moderate-high crowds; Salzburg 1–8°C with low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Vienna and Salzburg
The verdict for November
Christmas markets and early dark
+Christmas markets start and concert season is in full swing.
–Cold and grey; market weekends are busy.
November is a good bridge month: the first Christmas markets open in the second half, and the music and opera calendar is in full swing. Pre-Advent weeks are quieter and cheaper.
Grey and cosy
+Low prices before the Advent markets.
–Cold and wet.
November is quiet and good value, with Advent markets opening at month end.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month