April could be a good time to visit Salzburg, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +57°F, and there are typically 6 sunny days in April. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 110 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the driest month of the year in Salzburg
Average weather
☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
110 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salzburg has OK weather in April.
Avionero – A better way to search for flights:
Cheapest prices on the market!
Check all your dates and date combinations in a single search!
Want inspiration, set your dates and find the cheapest destinations!
Saves your searches in the browser so you can easily return to them!
Average temperature in Salzburg in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salzburg for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in April is +52°F with a maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +25°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +63°F.
Is Salzburg warm or cold in April?
Salzburg is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +48°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +32°F to +37°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Salzburg:
Climate in Salzburg in April
Salzburg weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+48°F
+57°F
+66°F
Min. temperature
+1°F
+19°F
+28°F
Max. temperature
+75°F
+86°F
+91°F
Rainfall
91 mm
110 mm
185 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
68%
69%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
5
6
4
Cloudy days
6
4
3
Rainy days
10
15
19
Snowy days
9
4
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +48°F to +57°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 91 mm to 110 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 5 to 6.
Wind speed in Salzburg in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Salzburg is gradually increasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Salzburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 217 mm, with a 80% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Salzburg wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 231 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Salzburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 6 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in Salzburg?
This is the weather in Salzburg in April 2023:
1 April
🌧️
+54°F
2 April
🌧️
+50°F
3 April
☁️
+39°F
4 April
☁️
+39°F
5 April
☀️
+45°F
6 April
☀️
+50°F
7 April
☁️
+55°F
8 April
🌧️
+45°F
9 April
🌧️
+45°F
10 April
☀️
+57°F
11 April
🌧️
+50°F
12 April
🌧️
+59°F
13 April
🌧️
+46°F
14 April
🌧️
+41°F
15 April
🌧️
+43°F
16 April
🌧️
+49°F
17 April
🌧️
+52°F
18 April
🌧️
+52°F
19 April
🌧️
+52°F
20 April
☀️
+55°F
21 April
☀️
+66°F
22 April
☀️
+72°F
23 April
🌧️
+63°F
24 April
🌧️
+54°F
25 April
🌧️
+52°F
26 April
🌧️
+52°F
27 April
🌧️
+59°F
28 April
🌧️
+55°F
29 April
🌧️
+61°F
30 April
🌧️
+63°F
In April 2023 Salzburg had 6 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 21 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Salzburg climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Salzburg in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+52°F) and the highest in 2023 (+60°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 1193 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 2589 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salzburg in April:
Is April a good time to visit Salzburg?
It’s always a good time to visit Salzburg, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Salzburg in April?
April has mild temperatures in Salzburg. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Salzburg rainy in April?
Salzburg is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Salzburg in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salzburg in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Austria
Check out the weather for other cities in Austria.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salzburg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
