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Salzburg, Austria · Alpine mountain climate

Salzburg in November: go or not?

Tough period. Salzburg in November only reaches 1.2/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 47.80°N · 13.04°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Salzburg · November
1.2
1–9°
Temperature
34%
Rain
3h
Sun
❄️ Alpine climate☀️ High-altitude UV🌦️ Changeable weather
Photo : Dimitris Kiriakakis via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in November

Off-season for skiing Salzburg — lifts are closed. Consider hiking, mountain biking or summer activities at altitude.

November ranks 9 out of 12 months in Salzburg. Compared to October: −7°C daytime, 6 pts more rainy days, −1.5h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in November

UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
2°
Daylight
9.0h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 41
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Is November the right month?

The best month in Salzburg is June (7.6/10), 6.4 pts higher than November.

See June →See all 12 months →
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.

Country · Austria

🗣️LanguageGerman
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeAlpine mountain climate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 25°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 5°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 50%

🏔️ Mountain stay

⛰️Village altitude424 m
🎿Ski area424 → 1853 m
⛷️Ski seasonDec → May
🥾Hiking seasonJun → Sep
🧗High mountains ⓘGuide recommended
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Salzburg ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Austria
Alpine mountain climate climate with a 7.6 → 0.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
47.80°N · 13.04°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Salzburg?
It depends on the activity. For skiing: January (ski score 7.8/10). For hiking/summer: January (7.8/10, 5.0°C).
Can you ski in Salzburg in winter?
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 7.3/10. Cold temperatures (5°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
Is it warm in Salzburg in summer?
In January, temperatures average 5.0°C. Best period for hiking and outdoor activities.
What is the wettest month in Salzburg?
March is the wettest month with March has the lowest climate score of the year.
Do you need sun protection in Salzburg in November?
The average UV index reaches 2 in November in Salzburg (low), with about 9.0h of daylight. No protection needed.