Vienna vs Salzburg

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vienna edges ahead as the better destination in September. Vienna offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Salzburg sees 9 sunshine hours and 15 rain days.

Vienna sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Salzburg is also comfortable at 19°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vienna is the stronger choice in September.

Vienna reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Salzburg averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 9°C (48°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 September.

Vienna receives approximately 72 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during September. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Salzburg sees 163 mm over 15 rain days. That makes Vienna the drier option by 6 rain days and 91 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.