Salzburg in October
Autumn colour
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a reasonable month in Salzburg — with trade-offs.
October brings golden foliage on the hills and quieter streets.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 6–14°C
- Cool and often misty.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Golden leaves and lower prices.
–Cooler and wetter days.
My tip for October
Take the Mönchsberg lift for a view over the colours.
- Walking
- Museums
- Cafés
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Salzburg, 6th for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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Weather
Weather in Salzburg in October
In October Salzburg averages a high of 14°C (57°F) and a low of 6°C (43°F), with about 73 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
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Average low
- 6°C
- 43°F
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
Climate data: Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Salzburg in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Salzburg?
- October is a reasonable month in Salzburg — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Salzburg overall (6 for weather, 4 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Golden leaves and lower prices. The main downside: Cooler and wetter days.
- What is the weather like in Salzburg in October?
- Average highs are around 14°C and lows around 6°C. Expect about 73 mm of rain or snow. Cool and often misty. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 24°C) and the coolest is January (around 3°C).
- Is Salzburg crowded in October?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Salzburg in October?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Mid-range 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 (October ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
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