Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Salzburg in April
Salzburg warms up: highs climb to 58°F (15°C), from 48°F in March, with lows of 40°F (4°C) and about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 73/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 58°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (72 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 73/100 · Good
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 58°F (15°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 40°F (4°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.8 in (72 mm).
Plan around April
April is one of Salzburg's best months on the climate data.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: May brings 5.4 in (136 mm).
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April & May and September.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (10°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 53/100 in March to 73/100.
- Our Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna route is planned for Late Nov – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — April falls outside it.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 40°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Salzburg in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Hellbrunner Adventzauber
Advent market in the courtyard of Hellbrunn Palace, with hundreds of lit fir trees and the facade as a giant Advent calendar.
Getreidegasse
Narrow shopping street of wrought-iron guild signs, home to Mozart's birthplace at number 9.
Why now April scores 73/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium
Restaurant in the rock walls of St. Peter's Abbey, in business for more than a thousand years; hosts Mozart dinner concerts.
Salzburger Christkindlmarkt
The market fills the Domplatz and Residenzplatz, with stalls of carved ornaments, Lebkuchen and hot punch.
Café Tomaselli
Coffee house on the Alter Markt since the early 1700s; waitresses bring cakes round the room on trays.
Nearby in April
- Hallstatt in April~33 mi · highs 59°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Munich in April~72 mi · highs 58°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in April~97 mi · highs 52°F, 3.0 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Val Gardena in April~106 mi · highs 52°F, 3.0 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Salzburg in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Salzburg?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 73/100. Expect highs of 58°F (15°C) and 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain.
How cold is Salzburg in April?
Average highs are 58°F (15°C) and average lows 40°F (4°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Salzburg in April?
Some: about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 49.8 in (1264 mm).
What should I pack for Salzburg in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 40°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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