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Salzburg in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Salzburg in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Salzburg in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Salzburg in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +14°C and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 108 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-12°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
108 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salzburg has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Salzburg in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salzburg for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in October is +19°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +28°C during the day and a minimum of 0°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +13°C.

Is Salzburg warm or cold in October?

Salzburg is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +19°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +10°C to +6°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Salzburg:

Climate in Salzburg in October

Salzburg weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+19°C+14°C+7°C
Min. temperature
+1°C-12°C-15°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+28°C+23°C
Rainfall
161 mm108 mm82 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%79%83%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
664
Cloudy days
5810
Rainy days
171611
Snowy days
016

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +19°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +14°C. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 161 mm to 108 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 79%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Salzburg in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Salzburg is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Salzburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 93 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Salzburg wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 231 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during October in Salzburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in October is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last October in Salzburg?

This is the weather in Salzburg in October 2023:
1 October
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+22°C
2 October
☀️
+25°C
3 October
☀️
+28°C
4 October
☀️
+19°C
5 October
☀️
+19°C
6 October
☀️
+20°C
7 October
☀️
+21°C
8 October
☁️
+18°C
9 October
☁️
+23°C
10 October
☀️
+23°C
11 October
☀️
+26°C
12 October
☁️
+25°C
13 October
☀️
+28°C
14 October
☁️
+21°C
15 October
🌧️
+12°C
16 October
☀️
+12°C
17 October
☀️
+10°C
18 October
☀️
+14°C
19 October
☁️
+20°C
20 October
☁️
+23°C
21 October
☀️
+18°C
22 October
☁️
+17°C
23 October
☀️
+18°C
24 October
🌧️
+14°C
25 October
☀️
+18°C
26 October
🌧️
+14°C
27 October
🌧️
+14°C
28 October
☀️
+17°C
29 October
☀️
+19°C
30 October
☁️
+17°C
31 October
🌧️
+13°C
In October 2023 Salzburg had 18 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +10°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Salzburg climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Salzburg in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+11°C) and the highest in 2023 (+16°C). The driest year was 1986 with only 1193 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 2589 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salzburg in October:

Is October a good time to visit Salzburg?

It’s always a good time to visit Salzburg, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Salzburg in October?

October has mild temperatures in Salzburg. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Salzburg rainy in October?

Salzburg is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Salzburg in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salzburg in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Salzburg

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salzburg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.