Month guide · Salzburg · Austria
Salzburg in March
What March is really like in Salzburg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Nicholas Even (own work), CC BY 2.5
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Changeable spring weather; Easter markets and the Easter Festival bring visitors back.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Salzburg: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with February (5°C (41°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:13
- Daylight
- About 11.8 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, March rates 2 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 March
- Salzburg Easter Festival (around Easter, March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · Altstadt
Getreidegasse
Walk it before 10am or after 6pm, when it empties and the signs are easier to photograph.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- History
- Photo spot
Religious site · Altstadt
St. Peter's Abbey and Cemetery
Founded around 700, St.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Palace · Hellbrunn
Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains
Bring a change of top for children; the guides make sure someone gets wet on every tour.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- History
- Outdoors
- Couples
Viewpoint · Altstadt
Mönchsberg and the Museum der Moderne
A lift inside the cliff from Gstättengasse rises to the top of the Mönchsberg, where the Museum der Moderne shows modern and contemporary art and a terrace looks over the old town domes.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Art
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 1°C and 12 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Salzburg?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 March a good time to visit Salzburg?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Changeable spring weather; Easter markets and the Easter Festival bring visitors back.
+How warm is Salzburg in March?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Salzburg in March?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.