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Saalbach Weather in March

Saalbach in March

The short of it: Saalbach in March averages a high of 5 °C (42 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 81 mm · daylight 11 h 45 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Saalbach an average March high of 5°, a low of -3° and some 81 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 45 min in mid-March, 94 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Saalbach runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Zell am See, 14 km to the ESE, is 4° warmer by day.

March in Saalbach, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 18 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 45 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Zell am SeeSalzburg14 km ESE9°-2°71 mm
Saalfelden am Steinernen MeerSalzburg16 km ENE9°-2°82 mm
KitzbühelTyrol19 km WNW8°-2°83 mm
Sankt Johann in TirolTyrol22 km NW9°-1°90 mm
BischofswiesenBavaria37 km NE9°-1°103 mm
BerchtesgadenBavaria38 km NE9°-1°99 mm
KufsteinTyrol41 km WNW9°-1°88 mm
KiefersfeldenBavaria42 km NW10°0°95 mm
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The Almanac · Saalbach Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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March
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Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Saalbach by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-7°67 mm9 km/h8 h 51 min✦
February2°-6°63 mm9 km/h10 h 11 min✦
March5°-3°81 mm10 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April10°1°74 mm10 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦
May15°6°134 mm10 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦
June18°9°152 mm9 km/h15 h 56 min✦✦✦
July20°10°162 mm9 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦
August19°10°146 mm8 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
September15°7°113 mm9 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦
October12°3°93 mm9 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
November6°-1°80 mm9 km/h9 h 14 min✦
December2°-5°80 mm9 km/h8 h 28 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Saalbach in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Saalbach in March?

Days average 5 °C (42 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near -3°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Saalbach?

The Almanac gives March 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Saalbach in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 28 min in December to 15 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Saalbach in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Saalbach in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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