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When to go · Salzkammergut

Salzkammergut in March

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Austria: Spring skiing on sunny slopes; Easter markets; cities quiet.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
9°C (48°F) / 1°C (34°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Medium
Austria overall
Prices
Medium
Austria overall

Verdict

GoodAustria month rating

Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Austria: Spring skiing on sunny slopes; Easter markets; cities quiet.

Is another month better than March?

March is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

Long-term averages
  • SalzkammergutHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 9 days
  • Salzburg and the lakes, Austria · Salzburg, Salzkammergut (Hallstatt, Wolfgangsee)cool

    Salzburg is one of the wettest cities in Austria ('Schnürlregen'); bring a rain jacket in any month. Lakes are swimmable July–August.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Easter big impact

    Easter Monday (29 Mar 2027) · Austria

    Easter markets; shops closed Monday; last big ski weekend.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Austria overall
Medium
Prices · Austria overall
Medium

Austria overall: Spring skiing on sunny slopes; Easter markets; cities quiet.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Salzkammergut, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Mar: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Mar: 9 °C (48 °F)

    May: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Night low

    Mar: 1 °C (34 °F)

    May: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    Mar: 9 (better)

    May: 11

  • Crowds

    Mar: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Mar: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 1

    May: 0

March: Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Austria: Spring skiing on sunny slopes; Easter markets; cities quiet.

May: Inside Salzkammergut's best window: May–Oct.

Salzkammergut: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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