Weather in March in Austria
Planning a getaway to Austria this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Austria in March?
Austria offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In March, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Matrei in Osttirol at 1°C to mild in Bad Radkersburg at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Bad Radkersburg and -8°C in Matrei in Osttirol.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mitterretzbach with an average of 42 mm to high rainfall in Weissbach bei Lofer with 149 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected in Vienna. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at March's conditions in Austria, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Austria's yearly weather, check out our Austria climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Austria?
Vienna
In March Vienna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sölden
In March Sölden generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Zell am See
In March Zell am See generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Saalbach Hinterglemm
In March Saalbach Hinterglemm generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Neustift im Stubaital
In March Neustift im Stubaital generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Austria.
Is March the best time to visit Austria?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Austria due to the typically unpleasant weather in Vienna.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Vienna. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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