Your March weather guide
CoolWeather in Vienna in March
Vienna in March suits a city break if you are happy with cool weather, but it is not a choice for spring warmth. Average afternoons reach about 10°C, nights fall to around 1°C, and there are about 9 rainy days. You can plan time outdoors, provided you pack for cold starts and keep indoor alternatives handy. Go for a flexible visit rather than long evenings sitting outside without a coat.
Long-term climate averages for Vienna, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Vienna, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Vienna.
- Average daytime high
- 10.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 17°C
- Average night-time low
- 1.1°C
- coldest 10% of nights: -4°C or lower
- Compared with London
- -0.4°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.3h
- 37% of 11.6 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 9
- 46 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 20.9°C
- 2006-03-27
- Record low 1991-2020
- -19.4°C
- 2005-03-01
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 18 min
- 1232 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How March compares
March is the 8th warmest month of the year in Vienna. Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Vienna is 0.4°C cooler by day and 2.2°C cooler at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Vienna peaks at 10.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 16.5°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 1.1°C; one night in ten drops to -3.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 20.9°C (2006-03-27) and the coldest night -19.4°C (2005-03-01).
Rain in March
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 9 days with 1 mm or more, 46 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2009 with 95 mm, the driest 2012 with 10 mm. Humidity averages 72%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:08 and sets about 17:59 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 63%.
Is March a good time to visit Vienna?
March is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Vienna on our scoring are August, July, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.
Pack for cold evenings, not just mild afternoons
The main catch is the gap between a tolerable afternoon and a cold evening. A daytime average of 10.1°C makes walking a reasonable plan with a coat, but the average night low of 1.1°C calls for warm layers after dark. The warmest 10% of days reach 16.5°C or more, so you may get an afternoon when a lighter layer feels enough. That is a possibility, not a packing strategy: the coldest 10% of nights fall to -3.8°C or below. Bring a warm coat, layers you can remove, and something to cover your hands and neck if you expect to stay out late.
Keep outdoor plans flexible
Rain is enough of a factor to shape your plans, without making March an automatic reason to stay away. About 9 days have measurable rain, so a waterproof outer layer and shoes that cope with wet pavements are sensible choices. There are about 4.3 hours of sunshine a day within 11.6 hours of daylight: useful time for being outdoors, but not a promise of bright skies throughout your visit. Leave room to move longer walks to a drier spell rather than fixing every outdoor plan in advance. This month suits travellers who are comfortable mixing time outside with indoor breaks when the weather turns.
A little perspective
Vienna through the year
March is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1°C | -2.8°C | 2.4 | 35 | 8 | 0% |
| February | 5.5°C | -2.1°C | 3.3 | 32 | 8 | 0% |
| MarchSelected | 10.1°C | 1.1°C | 4.3 | 46 | 9 | 0% |
| April | 15.7°C | 5.5°C | 5.9 | 45 | 9 | 2% |
| May | 19.9°C | 10.4°C | 6.3 | 73 | 12 | 13% |
| Junebest | 23.7°C | 14.2°C | 6.9 | 76 | 12 | 38% |
| Julybest | 25.8°C | 16.3°C | 7.3 | 78 | 12 | 58% |
| Augustbest | 25.7°C | 16.1°C | 7.1 | 70 | 10 | 55% |
| September | 20.3°C | 11.9°C | 5.4 | 72 | 9 | 12% |
| October | 14.6°C | 7.2°C | 3.8 | 48 | 9 | 0% |
| November | 8.6°C | 2.8°C | 2.4 | 44 | 9 | 0% |
| December | 3.8°C | -1.6°C | 2.3 | 39 | 9 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Vienna in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Vienna hot in March?
Vienna is cool in March: the average daytime high is 10.1°C and nights average 1.1°C. Days over 25°C are rare in March.
How much does it rain in Vienna in March?
Vienna sees about 9 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 46 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 2009 (95 mm) and the driest was 2012 (10 mm).
How sunny is Vienna in March?
Vienna gets around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.6 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Vienna compare with the UK in March?
Vienna is on average 0.4°C cooler than London by day in March (10.1°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Vienna?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Vienna reached 20.9°C on 2006-03-27, and the coldest night dropped to -19.4°C on 2005-03-01.
Is Vienna warmer than London in March?
Not on average during the day. Vienna's average high is 10.1°C, compared with London's 10.5°C. That is too small a difference to choose Vienna for extra warmth. Pack for cool conditions, with particular attention to evenings as temperatures fall.
Is March warm enough to eat outside?
An outdoor lunch may feel comfortable on a milder day, with the warmest 10% of days reaching 16.5°C or more. Evenings are a different matter: average night lows of 1.1°C make indoor dining the more dependable choice.
When should I go instead for warmer weather?
June, July and August are better choices if warmth is central to your trip. March is a cool-weather option, so choose it if you are content to wear layers and adjust outdoor plans rather than expecting reliably warm afternoons.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Vienna. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C