Salzburg vs Vienna

Salzburg and Vienna are closely matched in October. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Salzburg sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Vienna is also comfortable at 15°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vienna is the stronger choice in October. Salzburg receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Salzburg reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Vienna averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Salzburg receives approximately 117 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Vienna sees 48 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Vienna the drier option by 5 rain days and 69 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.