March weather forecastAustria

Weather in March

The arrival of March in Austria signals the advent of spring, as the country transitions from its cold, snowy winter. The temperature begins to rise, although the weather can still be chilly, particularly in the Alpine regions. In these mountainous areas, temperatures may still drop below freezing but are typically milder than the frigid conditions of January and February.

In Vienna, located in the eastern region of the country, the weather shows signs of improvement. Average low temperatures increase to 1°C, while the average highs reach up to 10°C, offering a noticeably warmer environment compared to the winter months. Linz, in the northern part of the country, follows a similar trend, with temperatures in March ranging from 2°C to 11°C.

Although snowfall continues in March, particularly in the higher elevations, it becomes less frequent and substantial compared to the winter months. Snow levels generally fall below 2000mm at altitudes above 2000 meters. The reduced snowfall heralds the end of the peak winter sports season in the mountainous regions.

Sunlight continues to increase in March, a trend that commenced in February. The daily hours of sunshine extend to five, signalling longer days and the approaching spring. The extended daylight hours also contribute to the gradual increase in temperatures across the country.

Relative humidity in March typically fluctuates between 60% and 90%, marginally lower than in the winter months. As temperatures increase, foggy conditions decrease significantly, leading to clearer skies.

The weather in March serves as a transition from the winter to spring season. Compared to February, March is noticeably warmer with less snowfall and increased sunlight. Looking forward to April, March is cooler, but the emerging spring characteristics - increased temperatures, longer daylight hours, and reduced snowfall - start to establish themselves.

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• Vienna - March »
  In Vienna, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 39mm of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of March in Vienna, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:38.
• Graz - March »
  March 2025, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CET to CEST. March 2025, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CET to CEST.
• Linz - March »
  In Linz in March, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 37mm of snow. In Linz, in March, during 3.9 snowfall days, 37mm of snow is typically accumulated.
• Salzburg - March »
  In Salzburg, in March, during 6.1 snowfall days, 217mm of snow is typically accumulated. In Salzburg, in March, during 11.9 rainfall days, 79mm of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Innsbruck - March »
  In Innsbruck, during March, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 102mm of snow. In Innsbruck, during March, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm of precipitation.
• Klagenfurt - March »
  In Klagenfurt, Austria, in March, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 66mm of snow. In Klagenfurt, in March, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 66mm of snow.
• Villach - March »
  In Villach in March, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 108mm of snow. In Villach, during March, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 108mm of snow.
• Dornbirn - March »
  In Dornbirn, in March, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 185mm of snow. In Dornbirn, during March, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 68mm of precipitation.
• Wiener Neustadt - March »
  In Wiener Neustadt, during March, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm of snow. In Wiener Neustadt, in March, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 40mm of snow.
• Feldkirch - March »
  In Feldkirch, during March, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm of snow. In Feldkirch, during March, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm of snow.