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Salzburg in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Salzburg in September will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Salzburg, based on historical data.
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September

Weather in Salzburg in September 2024

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
September could be a good time to visit Salzburg, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +19°C, and there are typically 7 sunny days in September. However, expect about 13 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 164 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
164 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salzburg has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Salzburg in September

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

Going from a maximum of +27°C during the day to a minimum of +3°C during the night, the temperature in September averages around +18°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +13°C.

Is Salzburg warm or cold in September?

Salzburg is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +23°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +10°C.

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

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

Climate in Salzburg in September

Salzburg weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+23°C+19°C+14°C
Min. temperature
+5°C+1°C-12°C
Max. temperature
+36°C+32°C+26°C
Rainfall
207 mm164 mm108 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
72%76%79%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
677
Cloudy days
91014
Rainy days
161310
Snowy days
000

September typically has worse weather conditions compared to August. It’s getting colder in September. From +23°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +19°C. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 207 mm to 164 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 6 to 7.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Salzburg is gradually decreasing during September, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Salzburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in September is about 181 mm, with a 70% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Salzburg wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 232 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 52 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Salzburg?

This is the weather in Salzburg in September 2023:
1 September
☁️
+20°C
2 September
☀️
+21°C
3 September
🌧️
+22°C
4 September
☀️
+24°C
5 September
☀️
+26°C
6 September
☀️
+27°C
7 September
☀️
+27°C
8 September
☀️
+18°C
9 September
🌧️
+16°C
10 September
🌧️
+19°C
11 September
🌧️
+16°C
12 September
☀️
+22°C
13 September
☀️
+25°C
14 September
☁️
+27°C
15 September
🌧️
+21°C
16 September
🌧️
+16°C
17 September
🌧️
+11°C
18 September
🌧️
+10°C
19 September
🌧️
+11°C
20 September
🌧️
+11°C
21 September
☀️
+14°C
22 September
☀️
+15°C
23 September
☀️
+18°C
24 September
☁️
+17°C
25 September
🌧️
+16°C
26 September
🌧️
+16°C
27 September
🌧️
+13°C
28 September
🌧️
+11°C
29 September
🌧️
+12°C
30 September
☁️
+13°C
In September 2023 Salzburg had 11 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +10°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+16°C) and the highest in 2016 (+24°C). The driest year was 1982 with only 53 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 308 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salzburg in September:

Is September a good time to visit Salzburg?

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

Can you sunbathe in Salzburg in September?

September 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 September?

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

Is it sunny in Salzburg in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salzburg in September, 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, 2022.

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.