Month guide · Salzburg · Austria
Salzburg in April
What April is really like in Salzburg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 13.6 hours of daylight. Mirabell Gardens burst into flower and Hellbrunn's trick fountains reopen; showers are frequent.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Salzburg: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with March (10°C (50°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:18
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:57
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
Spring (March–May). Easter markets and festival, flowering gardens and the reopening of Hellbrunn; showers are frequent.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Salzburg Easter Festival (around Easter)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Religious site · Nonntal
Nonnberg Abbey
Founded in the early 8th century, this Benedictine convent below the fortress is one of the oldest continuously occupied nunneries in the German-speaking world.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Mülln
Augustiner Bräu Kloster Mülln
Arrive on a summer evening for a seat under the chestnut trees.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- History
Nature · Grödig
Untersberg cable car
A cable car south of the city climbs to about 1,800 metres on the Untersberg, the mountain on the Austro-German border.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Active
Museum · Altstadt
Mozart's Birthplace
Buy a combined ticket with the Mozart Residence across the river, and visit early to avoid tour-group crowds in the small rooms.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 4°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Salzburg?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Salzburg in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Salzburg?
It is a shoulder-season month. Mirabell Gardens burst into flower and Hellbrunn's trick fountains reopen; showers are frequent.
+How warm is Salzburg in April?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Salzburg in April?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.