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Salzburg in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Salzburg in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Salzburg, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Salzburg in March 2025

OK Weather
Cool
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Cloudy
March could be a good time to visit Salzburg, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +9°C, and there are typically 7 sunny days in March. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 90 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

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+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-17°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
90 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salzburg has OK weather in March.

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 -6°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +12°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +7°C to +9°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.
FebruaryMarchApril
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
52 mm90 mm107 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%72%67%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1015 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
577
Cloudy days
131110
Rainy days
4811
Snowy days
652

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 52 mm to 90 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 7.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Salzburg in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 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 2 m/s to 2 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
Total precipitation in March is about 26 mm, with a 13% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. Salzburg is amazing in March with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
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 55% chance of precipitation and 232 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 52 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 0 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 2023:
1 March
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+7°C
2 March
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+7°C
3 March
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+9°C
4 March
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+5°C
5 March
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+4°C
6 March
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+4°C
7 March
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+2°C
8 March
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+7°C
9 March
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+9°C
10 March
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+12°C
11 March
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+10°C
12 March
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+12°C
13 March
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+14°C
14 March
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+15°C
15 March
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+13°C
16 March
🌧️
+10°C
17 March
☀️
+11°C
18 March
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+11°C
19 March
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+10°C
20 March
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+14°C
21 March
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+15°C
22 March
☀️
+17°C
23 March
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+18°C
24 March
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+19°C
25 March
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+18°C
26 March
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+18°C
27 March
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+19°C
28 March
☀️
+20°C
29 March
☀️
+19°C
30 March
🌧️
+14°C
31 March
🌧️
+9°C
In March 2023 Salzburg had 24 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 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 1987 (+5°C) and the highest in 2014 (+15°C). The driest year was 1985 with only 22 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1997 with 250 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.

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Monthly weather in Salzburg

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.