SeasonMapBerchtesgaden weather in September
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September in Berchtesgaden: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Berchtesgaden · #302 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Berchtesgaden in September
Berchtesgaden's forum rates September and early October as the best hiking window — warm days, comparatively little rain, and thinner crowds right after Labor Day. Regulars are honest that the range can run from balmy to genuinely chilly and wet within the same week, since mountain weather here changes quickly — late September brings cooler nights and mornings, with a real chance of good autumn color by early October.
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Berchtesgaden climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 20°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 127 mm / 5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4 cm / 1.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Berchtesgaden in September
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Berchtesgaden's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherBerchtesgaden's best weather comes in April, May and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
September includes Almabtrieb cattle drives.
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What's on in Berchtesgaden in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Eagle's Nest road open
10 May – 25 Oct · usuallyTrail seasonThe bus road up the Kehlstein runs roughly mid-May to late October and not a day longer; outside that the mountain's main sight is simply shut. Buses go from Obersalzberg only. Source ↗
- Season
High trail and hut season
10 Jun – 10 Oct · usuallyTrail seasonBook earlyThe Watzmann traverse and the huts above the Koenigssee run from about mid-June once the snowfields go, to early October. Outside it the high routes need an ice axe, not boots.
- Festival
Almabtrieb cattle drives
12 Sep – 5 Oct · usuallyHarvestThe herds come down from the summer pastures wearing larch and rosette headdresses, through the villages rather than around them. The date moves with the weather and is set late. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Berchtesgaden — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Berchtesgaden?
Berchtesgaden in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Berchtesgaden?
- September in Berchtesgaden: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Berchtesgaden on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Berchtesgaden in September?
- In September, Berchtesgaden averages a daily high of 20.3°C and a low of 7.8°C, with about 126.8 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Berchtesgaden in September?
- Berchtesgaden has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in September.
- Does it snow in Berchtesgaden in September?
- Berchtesgaden sees roughly 4 cm of snowfall in September.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — September
Within 300 km: Zell am See's Grossglockner road open around 1 May – 2 Nov, and Kitzbühel's Almabtrieb cattle drives around 10 Sep – 5 Oct.