If you plan to visit Salzburg in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +9°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 91 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-17°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
91 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salzburg has OK weather in March.
Avionero – A better way to search for flights:
Cheapest prices on the market!
Check all your dates and date combinations in a single search!
Want inspiration, set your dates and find the cheapest destinations!
Saves your searches in the browser so you can easily return to them!
Average temperature in Salzburg in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salzburg for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +20°C during the day to a minimum of -3°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +11°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +5°C to +12°C.
Is Salzburg warm or cold in March?
Salzburg is typically cool in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +5°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -3°C to 0°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Salzburg:
Climate in Salzburg in March
Salzburg weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+5°C
+9°C
+14°C
Min. temperature
-19°C
-17°C
-7°C
Max. temperature
+21°C
+24°C
+30°C
Rainfall
50 mm
91 mm
110 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
78%
72%
68%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1016 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
6
Cloudy days
7
6
4
Rainy days
5
10
15
Snowy days
11
9
4
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +5°C to +9°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 50 mm to 91 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Salzburg in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Salzburg is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Salzburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 118 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Salzburg wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 231 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 18% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Salzburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 13 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Salzburg?
This is the weather in Salzburg in March 2024:
1 March
☁️
+5°C
2 March
☀️
+11°C
3 March
☁️
+6°C
4 March
☁️
+9°C
5 March
☁️
+5°C
6 March
☁️
+5°C
7 March
☁️
+9°C
8 March
☁️
+10°C
9 March
☁️
+14°C
10 March
🌧️
+12°C
11 March
☁️
+5°C
12 March
🌧️
+6°C
13 March
☁️
+17°C
14 March
🌧️
+10°C
15 March
🌧️
+6°C
16 March
☀️
+11°C
17 March
☀️
+17°C
18 March
☀️
+18°C
19 March
☁️
+14°C
20 March
🌧️
+12°C
21 March
☁️
+16°C
22 March
☀️
+19°C
23 March
☁️
+20°C
24 March
🌧️
+16°C
25 March
🌧️
+13°C
26 March
🌧️
+10°C
27 March
🌧️
+8°C
28 March
☁️
+7°C
29 March
☁️
+12°C
30 March
🌧️
+16°C
31 March
🌧️
+12°C
In March 2024 Salzburg had 5 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Salzburg climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Salzburg in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+11°C) and the highest in 2023 (+16°C). The driest year was 1986 with only 1193 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 2589 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salzburg in March:
Is March a good time to visit Salzburg?
It’s always a good time to visit Salzburg, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Salzburg in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Salzburg rainy in March?
Salzburg is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Salzburg in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salzburg in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Austria
Check out the weather for other cities in Austria.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salzburg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
