Salzburg in September
Warm and golden
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is the best month to visit Salzburg.
September is one of the best months: warm days, quieter streets and good light on the fortress.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 10–20°C
- Mild and often sunny, with cooler evenings.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Settled weather and fewer crowds.
–Rain can still return.
My tip for September
Take a day trip to the lakes of the Salzkammergut.
- Walking
- Fortress
- Day trips
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Salzburg, 1st for weather, 6th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
See all twelve months for SalzburgAlso good in September
Weather
Weather in Salzburg in September
In September Salzburg averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F), with about 112 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
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Average low
- 10°C
- 50°F
- Precipitation
- 112 mm
Climate data: Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Salzburg in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Salzburg?
- September is the best month to visit Salzburg. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Salzburg overall (1 for weather, 6 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Settled weather and fewer crowds. The main downside: Rain can still return.
- What is the weather like in Salzburg in September?
- Average highs are around 20°C and lows around 10°C. Expect about 112 mm of rain or snow. Mild and often sunny, with cooler evenings. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 24°C) and the coolest is January (around 3°C).
- Is Salzburg crowded in September?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Salzburg in September?
- 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 (this month). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
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Settled weather and fewer crowds.
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