Vienna · SpringMonth summary
Vienna weather in March
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
2°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
22% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Vienna in March?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 11°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: Not the best window: 22% rain risk and 9.3h of sunshine. July is much safer.
By trip type
Vienna in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Good family period — decent temperatures and sites accessible without crowds Spring marks the start of the good season in Vienna. Temperatures rise (11°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (22% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -2°C | 4°C | 30% | 1.2 | 4.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 0°C | 8°C | 29% | 1.2 | 7.1h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 2°C | 11°C | 22% | 1.1 | 9.3h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 16°C | 31% | 1.7 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 20°C | 42% | 2.5 | 12.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 16°C | 26°C | 38% | 2.3 | 13.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 27°C | 34% | 2.2 | 13.2h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 17°C | 27°C | 30% | 1.9 | 12.1h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 22°C | 31% | 3.0 | 10.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 16°C | 31% | 1.6 | 8.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 3°C | 9°C | 29% | 1.6 | 5.1h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 0°C | 5°C | 33% | 1.5 | 4.1h | 3.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Vienna averages 11°C, 22% rainy days and 9.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.3/10.
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Comparison
March vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Vienna in March
Is March a good time to visit Vienna?
March is an acceptable time for Vienna (score 6.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.5/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Vienna in March?
It's cool with 11°C daytime and 2°C at night. 9.3h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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