Salzburg weather
Our guide to the weather in Salzburg during April
Salzburg is a picturesque city with a rich cultural heritage, offering plenty of activities for visitors to explore year-round. April is a great time to visit as the weather is usually mild and sunny. We've looked at the most up-to-date weather data for Salzburg, covering the last 12 years up to 2024, plus we've asked our team of travel bloggers for their first-hand experiences in order to answer the most frequently asked questions about Salzburg weather in April.
What's the temperature like in Salzburg during April?
It's cold in Salzburg during April. The temperature tops out at around 14℃ during the day, falling away to 1℃ at night. The UV index will be moderate at this time of year, so not something to worry about for the average person. However, if you're going to be outside for long periods it's worth wearing a broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen and UV-blocking sunglasses. Remember that bright surfaces, such as water and sand increase UV exposure.
Does it snow in Salzburg during April?
Possibly. There's a chance of snow during April but not as much as you might think. Check the local forecast before you leave home so that you can pack appropriate footwear and clothing.
Does it rain in Salzburg during April?
On average, there will be 8 rainy days during the month, amounting to 118.4mm in total. That's a significant amount of rain. For comparison, the wettest months in the UK typically sees between 80mm and 100mm, depending on where you are. Of course, some of that rain will actually fall as sleet, snow, and possibly freezing rain. There's a small chance that you'll catch a thunderstorm during your trip.
Is it windy in Salzburg during April?
You're unlikely to experience any strong winds. Expect a light breeze that picks up slightly at times in April. With cool air temperatures, any breeze will feel cold.
Salzburg Blog posts
From the UK's most popular travel bloggers
One day in Salzburg: top sights and day trip itinerary
18th January 2024 by The Travel Bunny
Salzburg, Austria is an enchanting city and a must-visit if you’re heading to the Austrian Alps. I adore Salzburg. It’s one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, packed with breathtaking Baroque architecture, a stunning Cathedral Quarter, hilltop fortress, palaces and museums. The city was the birthplace and home of famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and is sometimes known as the ‘city of music’. ...
How to Spend a Perfect One Day in Salzburg
7th December 2023 by The World in My Pocket
I spent a perfect one day in Salzburg while touring Austria for ten days, and what a day it was! Salzburg is this snug, compact city that feels like a big, warm hug. Despite having lots to see and do, I like how Salzburg is small enough to explore in just one day....
5 Reasons to go skiing in St Johann Alpendorf Salzburgerland
14th April 2023 by Mel B Travel
St Johann Alpendorf is the ultimate winter adventure paradise with unlimited skiing and activities that is less than an hour’s drive from the historical city of Salzburg. Not only is it part of Snow Space Salzburg but the even bigger area of Ski Amade, the 2nd largest in Europe with 760 kms of slopes....
10 must-see places in Salzburg
24th June 2019 by PommieTravels
This list of essential places to visit in Salzburg will help you get to know one of the most beautiful cities in Austria and Europe, which we are sure will surprise you and exceed all your expectations. Hometown of Mozart, Salzburg will take you back several centuries in time as you stroll through the streets and squares of the historic center while confirming the many reasons why it is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Based on our experience during the days we spent in the city during...
Salzburg's Christmas markets
8th February 2021 by Stuart
The fourth-largest city in Austria is probably best renowned for being the birthplace of Mozart, the setting for ‘The Sound of Music’, and for its intrinsic links to the Christmas season.With such a uniquely diverse set of attractions, in an astonishingly beautiful snow-capped mountain setting, and as the birthplace of the carol ‘Silent Night’, how could I not book a European Christmas market trip to this UNESCO World Heritage Site? Practically on the German border, Salzburg...
Booking a Christmas market trip
8th February 2021 by Stuart
It's Chriiiiiiiiiiistmmaaaaaaaaasss!! Well, no actually, it isn't. But if you could see my inbox - full up with countless snowy and festive wintery travel deals - you'd definitely think it was close. September is clearly the month for change: hazy sunshiney memories begin to take a backseat, superseded by thoughts of wintery getaways.With all this in mind, and added to the fact it's often more advantageous to beat the rush and book your Chrimbo break early, we're celebrating with a whole...
Beware the Krampus on your Christmas market trip
8th February 2021 by Stuart
“Let’s go to Salzburg for the Christmas marketsâ€, I said. “Think how lovely and festive it’ll be.†And so that’s what we did; blissfully unaware of the horrors that awaited us, in amongst Salzburg's breathtaking beauty. Christmas, here we come Flights and hotel booked for the first week in December, my sister and I set off for Austria’s fourth-largest city in buoyant Christmassy spirits. How could we not return home all ready to put up the tree and dig...
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