March in Vienna averages highs of 11 °C (52 °F) and lows of 2 °C (35 °F), with about 4 rainy days and 11 h 45 min of daylight.
March weather in Vienna at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Vienna?
Mixed weather: cold and fairly dry. March is usually low season in Vienna: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in March 2026
No public holidays fall in March 2026 in Austria, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Vienna in March
March's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Naschmarkt — Saturday flea market too outdoors
- Schönbrunn Palace — and the gardens indoors
- St Stephen's Cathedral — climb the south tower indoors
- Kunsthistorisches Museum — Bruegel room indoors
- Belvedere — Klimt's The Kiss indoors
- Coffee houses — Café Central, Sperl or Prückel indoors
Where to stay: Innere Stadt for sights; Neubau or Mariahilf for cafés and value.
What to pack for Vienna in March
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 2 °C (35 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Vienna costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–130 | €160–320 |
Excluding flights. March is usually low season in Vienna: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 12° / 2° | 6 | Tough month |
| Prague | 10° / 1° | 7 | Tough month |
| Krakow | 10° / 0° | 7 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Vienna?
By the numbers, March is a mixed month: cold and fairly dry, with average highs of 11 °C (52 °F) and about 4 rainy days. March is usually low season in Vienna: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are May, June, July, August, September.
How warm is Vienna in March?
Average highs are 11 °C (52 °F) and lows 2 °C (35 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Vienna in March?
Expect about 4 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 32 mm in total. It is the driest month of the year in Vienna.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.