Early spring · Weather & things to do
Vienna in March
Vienna warms up: highs climb to 50°F (10°C), from 41°F in February, with lows of 33°F (1°C) and about 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 64/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 1.8 in (46 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 64/100 · Good
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 50°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 33°F (1°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.8 in (46 mm) for the month.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are April – September.
- Comfort improves from 46/100 in February to 64/100.
- Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
- 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 50°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Vienna in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Schönbrunn Palace
Habsburg summer palace with 1,441 rooms and formal gardens up to the Gloriette.
Why now March scores 64/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Prater and Giant Ferris Wheel
Park with the 1897 Riesenrad, offering slow views over the city.
Why now Highs near 50°F and 1.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Wiener Christkindlmarkt
The city's biggest market fills the Rathausplatz, with lit trees in the park and an ice trail in front of City Hall.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Vienna State Opera
One of the world's top opera houses, with daily performances most of the year.
Art Advent Karlsplatz
An arts-and-crafts market in front of the baroque Karlskirche, with organic food and a straw-filled play area.
Figlmüller
Known for oversized Wiener schnitzel since 1905.
Nearby in March
- Budapest in March~133 mi · highs 51°F, 1.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Hallstatt in March~134 mi · highs 48°F, 3.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Prague in March~156 mi · highs 48°F, 1.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Salzburg in March~156 mi · highs 48°F, 3.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~373 m to Vienna's ~186 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.
Vienna in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Vienna?
It's middling, scoring 64/100. The best months are April – September, at up to 86. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain. Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vienna in March?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vienna in March?
Not much: about 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.0 in (737 mm).
What should I pack for Vienna in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Vienna in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.