September · Austria
Best time to visit Salzburg in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salzburg in September
Average temperature 15°C, 158 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
6.1/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 158 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Salzburg scores 6.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 158 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Salzburg's Baroque spires glow under calm May–Sept sun; alpine air stays crisp and old town crowds thin at dawn.
September in Salzburg — workable with trade-offs
September averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 158 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.1/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 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.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salzburg in September?
- In September, Salzburg averages 15°C, 158 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Salzburg?
- September earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Salzburg in September?
- Expect about 158 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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