01Weather
Prague weather in March
Afternoons in March average 10.8 °C (51 °F) and nights cool to 1.5 °C (35 °F). The month brings about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain spread over roughly 7 days. Compared with February it is 3.8 °C warmer; April is 4.2 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical March | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 17 °C / 63 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 5 °C / 41 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | -3 °C / 26 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 10.6 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 24 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest March day 2016–2025 | 22.6 °C / -8.7 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March | 06:45 | 17:43 | 11.0 h |
| 15 March | 06:15 | 18:06 | 11.9 h |
| 31 March | 06:40 | 19:32 | 12.9 h |
Daylight grows by about 114 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Prague), including the clock change on the last Sunday of March.
03Crowds
How busy Prague is in March
moderate The main sights are moderate in March. What drives it:
- first spring weekends
- Easter markets open late March in some years
04Public holidays
Public holidays in March 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Prague in March
Every year in March
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Febiofest | March, film festival | culture |
07Packing
What to pack for Prague in March
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella for occasional showers
- gloves: frost on about 11 mornings
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
March is grey and chilly at the start, around 11 °C in the afternoon, and spring-like by the end, with the first Easter market stalls appearing on Old Town Square about three weeks before Easter and the first beer-garden tables at Letná on sunny afternoons. Daylight stretches past six, and the clocks go forward on the last Sunday. Prices stay low until the Easter week itself.
Rain or snow falls on about seven days. The Febiofest film festival runs in the second half. If Easter falls in March, Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays and the Old Town Square market is packed. The Castle gardens reopen on 1 April. For the Easter crowds and the Witches' Night bonfires, see April.
09Compare
Prague month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4 °C | -1 °C | 10 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 7 °C | 0 °C | 7 | – | quiet | Good |
| March | 11 °C | 2 °C | 7 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 15 °C | 4 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
| May | 19 °C | 8 °C | 11 | – | very busy | Good |
| June | 25 °C | 14 °C | 11 | – | very busy | Good |
| July | 26 °C | 15 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 26 °C | 15 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 21 °C | 11 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 15 °C | 7 °C | 8 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 8 °C | 2 °C | 7 | – | quiet | Good |
| December | 5 °C | 0 °C | 8 | – | busy | Mixed |
Not sure about March? See the best time to visit Prague.
10Elsewhere
March in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest in March | 13 °C | 10 |
| Venice in March | 13 °C | 6 |
| Copenhagen in March | 7 °C | – |
| Amsterdam in March | 11 °C | 10 |
| Paris in March | 12 °C | 13 |
| Rome in March | 16 °C | 8 |
11FAQ
Prague in March: your questions
Is March a good time to visit Prague?
March is a good month to visit Prague. Daytime highs average 11 °C (51 °F), rain falls on about 7 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Prague in March?
Expect cool days around 11 °C (51 °F) and nights near 2 °C (35 °F). One March in ten brings afternoons above 17 °C, and one in ten stays below 5 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Prague in March?
March brings about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain over roughly 7 days, which is fairly dry by Prague standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 24 percent.
What should I wear in Prague in March?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Prague crowded in March?
The main sights are moderate in March. Main drivers: first spring weekends; Easter markets open late March in some years.
What time does it get dark in Prague in March?
Around the middle of March the sun sets at about 18:06 and rises at 06:15, giving 11.9 hours of daylight.