Early spring · Weather & things to do
Hallstatt in March
Hallstatt warms up: highs climb to 48°F (9°C), from 40°F in February, with lows of 33°F (0°C) and about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 53/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (81 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 53/100 · Fair
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 48°F (9°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 33°F (0°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.2 in (81 mm).
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are April & May and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 42/100 in February to 53/100.
- Our Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna route is planned for Late Nov – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.2 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Hallstatt in March
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Gasthof Zauner
Family-run inn on the Marktplatz known for grilled lake char and Austrian classics.
Hallstatt Marktplatz
The small square at the heart of the village, ringed by painted houses with a Holy Trinity column at its center.
Welterbeblick Skywalk
A viewing platform jutting out 350 m above the village, reached by the Salzbergbahn funicular.
Salzwelten Hallstatt
Guided tours of the world's oldest known salt mine, with miners' wooden slides and an underground salt lake.
Nearby in March
- Salzburg in March~33 mi · highs 48°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lake Bled in March~85 mi · highs 49°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in March~100 mi · highs 43°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
- Munich in March~104 mi · highs 48°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,308 m to Hallstatt's ~515 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Hallstatt in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Hallstatt?
It's middling, scoring 53/100. The best months are April & May and September & October, at up to 77. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain.
How cold is Hallstatt in March?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 33°F (0°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hallstatt in March?
Some: about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 52.8 in (1341 mm).
What should I pack for Hallstatt in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.2 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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