Salzburg

Salzburg Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Salzburg, Austria in April.

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Zell am See Salzburg Saalbach Hinterglemm Kaprun

Planning a trip to Salzburg, Austria this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Salzburg in April

Salzburg, Austria is a region in Austria. April in Salzburg generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Enzingerboden at 6°C (43°F) to mild in Seeham at 15°C (59°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Seeham and -3°C (27°F) in Enzingerboden.

For a closer look at conditions across Salzburg, Austria, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Ramingstein with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to high snow/rainfall in Sankt Martin bei Lofer with 138 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Zell am See typically sees 147 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Salzburg by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Salzburg — and find the best time to visit. (based on Zell am See)

January-1°C (30°F) February1°C (34°F) March4°C (39°F) April9°C (48°F) May14°C (57°F) This monthJune17°C (63°F) July19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September15°C (59°F) October11°C (52°F) November4°C (39°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Salzburg in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Salzburg.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Salzburg

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Salzburg, Austria?

Temperature range in Salzburg (April)

Precipitation variation in Salzburg (April)

Zell am See

In April Zell am See generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
147 hours
174 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
128 mm (5 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Zell am See →

Saalbach Hinterglemm

In April Saalbach Hinterglemm generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
147 hours
174 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saalbach Hinterglemm →

Salzburg

In April Salzburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
153 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Salzburg →

Kaprun

In April Kaprun generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
147 hours
174 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kaprun →

Wagrain

In April Wagrain generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
151 hours
177 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Wagrain →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Salzburg in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zell am See 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Salzburg 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Saalbach Hinterglemm 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Kaprun 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Wagrain 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Bad Gastein 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)

Salzburg weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Salzburg, Austria in April?

Expect poor weather across Salzburg, Austria in April. The popular destination of Zell am See averages 9°C (48°F) by day and -1°C (30°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Salzburg, Austria in April?

In Zell am See, the average daytime high in April is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -1°C (30°F).

Does Salzburg, Austria get a lot of snow/rain in April?

Salzburg, Austria sees substantial snow/rainfall in April. Zell am See typically averages about 128 mm (5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Salzburg, Austria?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Zell am See, April may not be the ideal time to visit Salzburg, Austria.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly unpleasant weather in Zell am See.

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