October · Austria
Best time to visit Hallstatt in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hallstatt in October
Average temperature 14°C, 103 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.3/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
October in Hallstatt scores 7.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 14°C, 103 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hallstatt's lake and salt mine village sit between the Dachstein peaks and the water.
October holds up well in Hallstatt — 2nd best month
October averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 103 mm — wet for this destination — but about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.3/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hallstatt in October?
- In October, Hallstatt averages 14°C, 103 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Hallstatt?
- October earns a 7.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hallstatt in October?
- Expect about 103 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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