2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Salzburg in March

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

March is a wet time to visit Salzburg. Salzburg has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 11°C, lows of -1°C, and approximately 14 rainy days per month.

Avg High

11°C

Avg Low

-1°C

Rainy days

14days

Daylight

11.8h

Is March a good time to visit Salzburg?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:22 AM

Sunset

6:13 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 7°C -3°C 10 Good
February 10°C -1°C 17 Wet
March 11°C -1°C 14 Wet
April 18°C 3°C 6 Good
May 17°C 7°C 18 Excellent (best)
June 21°C 12°C 22 Excellent (best)
July 24°C 13°C 19 Excellent (best)
August 24°C 15°C 15 Excellent (best)
September 20°C 11°C 10 Excellent (best)
October 14°C 5°C 18 Wet
November 10°C 1°C 6 Good
December 5°C -2°C 12 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for March

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is March a good time to visit Salzburg? +

March is typically Wet for visiting Salzburg, with average highs of 11°C and around 14 rainy days.

What should I pack for Salzburg in March? +

With highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Salzburg in March? +

Salzburg typically sees around 14 rainy days in March.

How many hours of daylight are there in Salzburg in March? +

In March, Salzburg gets approximately 11.8 hours of daylight per day.

Is March peak season in Salzburg? +

No, March is not peak season in Salzburg. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Salzburg? +

The best months to visit Salzburg are May, June, July, August, September, December, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Vienna)

Last Updated: January 2026

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