March · Austria
Best time to visit Salzburg in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salzburg in March
Average temperature 6°C, 56 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.1/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Salzburg scores 6.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 6°C, 56 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Salzburg's Baroque spires glow under calm May–Sept sun; alpine air stays crisp and old town crowds thin at dawn.
March in Salzburg: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
March averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 56 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.1/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salzburg in March?
- In March, Salzburg averages 6°C, 56 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Salzburg?
- March earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Salzburg in March?
- Expect about 56 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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