Austria Salzburg Weather in March — Climate Guide
March in Salzburg is moderate
March is moderate for Salzburg.
Snow melts but mountains still snowy. Easter Festival classical music. Shoulder pricing.
Travel score
Salzburg March Weather Stats
Avg High
9°C
Avg Low
0°C
Rainy Days
10
60mm total
Sunshine
4h
Daily avg
Humidity
70%
moderate
UV Index
3
Moderate
Wind
11 km/h
Gusts 25
Sea Temp
0°C
no swimming
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
March Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
16 μg/m³
PM10
28 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
7°C
Nighttime
-2°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
11 km/h
Max gust 25 km/h
Activities Recommended for March
March Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Easter Festival concerts
- 9°C improving
- Daylight 12h
- Lower than peak prices
Cons
- Variable weather
- Rain 10 days
- Hallstatt still cold
March Events & Festivals
- Easter Festival (Osterfestspiele, March-April)
Salzburg in March — Full Picture
Snow melts but mountains still snowy. Easter Festival classical music. Shoulder pricing.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cool + variable. Warm coat + sweater + umbrella.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current14°C
4.3°C
11.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
23.7°C
13.3°C
14.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
13.7°C
6°C
10.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
3°C
-3°C
9.7/mo
Salzburg Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2° | -4° | 10d·60mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 4° | -3° | 9d·50mm | 3h | 75% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 9° | 0° | 10d·60mm | 4h | 70% | 3 | Quiet | Shoulder | |
| 14° | 4° | 11d·70mm | 5h | 65% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 19° | 9° | 13d·100mm | 6h | 65% | 6 | Busy | Peak | |
| 22° | 12° | 14d·130mm | 6h | 65% | 7 | Busy | Peak | |
| 25° | 14° | 15d·150mm | 7h | 65% | 8 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 24° | 14° | 14d·130mm | 7h | 70% | 7 | Very busy | Peak | |
| September (Best) | 20° | 11° | 11d·90mm | 5h | 70% | 5 | Busy | Peak |
| 14° | 6° | 9d·60mm | 4h | 75% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 7° | 1° | 11d·70mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 3° | -2° | 10d·60mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Busy | Peak |
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Salzburg March Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is March a good time to visit Salzburg?
Salzburg in March is moderate. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Salzburg in March?
Salzburg March averages a high of 9°C and a low of 0°C.
Does it rain much in Salzburg in March?
Salzburg March averages 60mm of rainfall over about 10 rainy days.
What should I wear in Salzburg in March?
Cool + variable. Warm coat + sweater + umbrella.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Salzburg in March?
Salzburg March sunrise is 06:30 and sunset is 18:00, with 11h 30min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Salzburg in March?
Salzburg March air quality (AQI) averages 45, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 16μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Salzburg in March?
In March, Salzburg is great for Easter Festival, Hohensalzburg, Mozart sites.
Is March peak season in Salzburg?
Salzburg March crowds are quiet and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.