Vienna vs Salzburg

Vienna and Salzburg 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.

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

Vienna reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Salzburg averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°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.

Vienna receives approximately 48 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Salzburg sees 117 mm over 14 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%.