Vienna vs Salzburg

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vienna edges ahead as the better destination in March. Vienna offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Salzburg sees 8 sunshine hours and 17 rain days.

Vienna is on the cooler side at 10°C, requiring warmer clothing. Salzburg is cooler at 9°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vienna is the stronger choice in March.

Vienna reaches an average high of 10°C (50°F) and drops to 1°C (34°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Salzburg averages 9°C (48°F) for the high and -1°C (30°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Vienna receives approximately 46 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Salzburg sees 136 mm over 17 rain days. That makes Vienna the drier option by 7 rain days and 90 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.