Salzburg in November
Grey and cosy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is a below-average month in Salzburg.
November is quiet and good value, with Advent markets opening at month end.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 1–8°C
- Cold, grey and damp.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- €€
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Low prices before the Advent markets.
–Cold and wet.
My tip for November
Book for the Advent weekends early.
- Museums
- Cafés
- Advent preview
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
10th of 12 overall in Salzburg, 9th for weather, 3rd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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What’s on in Salzburg in November
- Advent markets
- The old town is busiest on weekends.
Late November–December
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Weather
Weather in Salzburg in November
In November Salzburg averages a high of 9°C (48°F) and a low of 1°C (34°F), with about 72 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is July (around 24°C) and the coolest is January (around 3°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 9°C
- 48°F
- Average low
- 1°C
- 34°F
- Precipitation
- 72 mm
Climate data: Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Salzburg in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Salzburg?
- November is a below-average month in Salzburg. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Salzburg overall (9 for weather, 3 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Low prices before the Advent markets. The main downside: Cold and wet.
- What is the weather like in Salzburg in November?
- Average highs are around 9°C and lows around 1°C. Expect about 72 mm of rain or snow. Cold, grey and damp. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 24°C) and the coolest is January (around 3°C).
- Is Salzburg crowded in November?
- Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Salzburg in November?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good-value hotel rates. The best-value month is February.
- When is the best time to visit Salzburg?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (November ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
Still going to Salzburg in November?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold and wet.
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