Monthly climate guide
Vienna weather in March
With highs near 10°C (50°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F), March feels cool in Vienna. Rainfall averages about 35 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 6°C warmer than February and 6°C cooler than April.
What stands out in March
- Rain is well below Vienna's usual level (around 42% less).
- It warms up quickly from here: by April highs are about 6°C higher.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low 0°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- Just 150 km apart, but Vienna runs about 2°C warmer than Linz this month.
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
10°C
50°F
Avg low
0°C
32°F
Rainfall
35 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
63%
cloud · often cloudy
Vienna weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 37°F | -3°C / 26°F | 42 mm | 89% | 81% |
| February | 5°C / 40°F | -3°C / 26°F | 39 mm | 85% | 75% |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 0°C / 32°F | 35 mm | 78% | 63% |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 5°C / 40°F | 39 mm | 71% | 59% |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 9°C / 48°F | 97 mm | 71% | 64% |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 13°C / 56°F | 85 mm | 66% | 62% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 60°F | 89 mm | 63% | 60% |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 59°F | 76 mm | 63% | 53% |
| September | 21°C / 71°F | 11°C / 51°F | 80 mm | 70% | 60% |
| October | 15°C / 60°F | 6°C / 42°F | 62 mm | 80% | 68% |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 2°C / 35°F | 42 mm | 88% | 75% |
| December | 4°C / 40°F | -2°C / 29°F | 40 mm | 89% | 80% |
What to pack for March
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is March a good time to visit Vienna?
Our Vienna guide recommends: April to June or September to October, or December for the Christmas markets.
Sit down at a traditional Viennese coffee house (Café Central, Café Sacher) rather than grabbing coffee to go — it's a genuine part of the culture, not just a tourist stop.
Best time to visit Vienna →Other Austria cities in March
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Vienna in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Vienna?
March is cool in Vienna, with highs around 10°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Vienna in March?
Average highs are about 10°C (50°F) and average lows about 0°C (32°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Vienna in March?
Vienna typically gets around 35 mm of rain in March — fairly dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
April to June or September to October, or December for the Christmas markets.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Vienna (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.