Verdict: Good month
Salzburg Weather in October
October is mild-to-cool in Salzburg, topping out near 17°C (63°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 12 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, October is a solid month to visit Salzburg.
Average high
17°C / 63°F
Average low
7°C / 45°F
Rain days
~12
Precipitation
94 mm
What to pack for Salzburg in October
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 12 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
October against the rest of the year
Warmest in Salzburg: Jul (25°C / 77°F) · Coolest: Jan (6°C / 43°F) · Wettest: May (~19 rain days)
6°
-3°
Jan
10°
0°
Feb
12°
1°
Mar
14°
3°
Apr
18°
8°
May
24°
13°
Jun
25°
15°
Jul
24°
15°
Aug
21°
11°
Sep
17°
7°
Oct
10°
2°
Nov
6°
-1°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)