Salzburg in April
Easter and spring
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is a reasonable month in Salzburg — with trade-offs.
April has spring blossoms and Easter markets, with busier weekends.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 4–16°C
- Mild and showery, with some warm days.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Spring blossoms and the Easter Festival.
–Easter is busy.
My tip for April
Book Easter accommodation well ahead.
- Walking
- Easter markets
- Gardens
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Salzburg, 6th for weather, 6th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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Weather
Weather in Salzburg in April
In April Salzburg averages a high of 16°C (61°F) and a low of 4°C (39°F), with about 78 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is July (around 24°C) and the coolest is January (around 3°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Average low
- 4°C
- 39°F
- Precipitation
- 78 mm
Climate data: Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Salzburg in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Salzburg?
- April is a reasonable month in Salzburg — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Salzburg overall (6 for weather, 6 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Spring blossoms and the Easter Festival. The main downside: Easter is busy.
- What is the weather like in Salzburg in April?
- Average highs are around 16°C and lows around 4°C. Expect about 78 mm of rain or snow. Mild and showery, with some warm days. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 24°C) and the coolest is January (around 3°C).
- Is Salzburg crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Salzburg in April?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is February.
- When is the best time to visit Salzburg?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (April ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
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Spring blossoms and the Easter Festival.
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