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Salzkammergut Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Salzkammergut, Austria in March.

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Hallstatt St. Wolfgang Mondsee Bad Ischl

Are you planning a trip a to the Salzkammergut, Austria in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Salzkammergut in March

The Salzkammergut, Austria is a region in Austria. March in the Salzkammergut generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Hallstatt to 9°C (48°F) in Mondsee. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Mondsee and -4°C (25°F) in Hallstatt.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Gmunden with an average of 119 mm (4.7 in) to high snow/rainfall in St. Wolfgang with 147 mm (5.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take St. Wolfgang as an example - it receives around 118 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore the Salzkammergut by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Salzkammergut — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hallstatt)

January0°C (32°F) February2°C (36°F) March6°C (43°F) April11°C (52°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September16°C (61°F) October12°C (54°F) November6°C (43°F) December1°C (34°F)
Best Time to Visit the Salzkammergut →

Best Places to Visit in the Salzkammergut in March

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

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 the Salzkammergut

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in the Salzkammergut, Austria?

Temperature range in the Salzkammergut (March)

Precipitation variation in the Salzkammergut (March)

St. Wolfgang

In March St. Wolfgang 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
118 hours
140 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in St. Wolfgang →

Hallstatt

In March Hallstatt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
118 hours
140 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hallstatt →

Mondsee

In March Mondsee 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
130 hours
153 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Mondsee →

Bad Ischl

In March Bad Ischl generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
118 hours
140 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bad Ischl →

Gmunden

In March Gmunden 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
116 hours
150 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Gmunden →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Salzkammergut, in Austria.

In our records: Austria March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Austria in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Salzkammergut in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hallstatt 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
St. Wolfgang 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Mondsee 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Bad Ischl 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Gmunden 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Bad Aussee 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)

The Salzkammergut weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Salzkammergut, Austria in March?

Expect poor weather across the Salzkammergut, Austria in March. The popular destination of St. Wolfgang averages 8°C (46°F) by day and -2°C (28°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Salzkammergut, Austria in March?

Daytime temperatures in St. Wolfgang peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in March, dropping to about -2°C (28°F) overnight.

Does the Salzkammergut, Austria get a lot of snow/rain in March?

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in the Salzkammergut, Austria. Average snow/rainfall in St. Wolfgang sits around 147 mm (5.8 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Salzkammergut, Austria?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to the Salzkammergut, Austria with often poor weather in St. Wolfgang.

On average, the best time to visit the Salzkammergut, Austria is in August and September with generally tolerable weather in St. Wolfgang. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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