If you plan to visit Prague in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +9°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 46 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-19°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
46 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Prague has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Prague in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Prague for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +20°C during the day to a minimum of -4°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +11°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +12°C.
Is Prague warm or cold in March?
Prague is typically cool in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +4°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -2°C to +1°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Prague:
Climate in Prague in March
Prague weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+4°C
+9°C
+14°C
Min. temperature
-23°C
-19°C
-5°C
Max. temperature
+19°C
+23°C
+30°C
Rainfall
21 mm
46 mm
44 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
79%
72%
66%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
4
5
7
Cloudy days
10
9
6
Rainy days
7
12
14
Snowy days
7
5
2
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +4°C to +9°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 21 mm to 46 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 4 to 5.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Prague in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Prague is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Prague based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 70 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Prague wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Prague based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Prague?
This is the weather in Prague in March 2023:
1 March
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+6°C
2 March
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+8°C
3 March
☀️
+5°C
4 March
☁️
+5°C
5 March
🌨️
+4°C
6 March
☀️
+6°C
7 March
☀️
+7°C
8 March
🌧️
+7°C
9 March
🌧️
+11°C
10 March
🌧️
+14°C
11 March
🌨️
+6°C
12 March
☀️
+7°C
13 March
☀️
+15°C
14 March
🌧️
+13°C
15 March
☀️
+7°C
16 March
☀️
+7°C
17 March
☀️
+13°C
18 March
☀️
+13°C
19 March
☀️
+13°C
20 March
☀️
+15°C
21 March
☀️
+15°C
22 March
☀️
+20°C
23 March
☀️
+18°C
24 March
☀️
+17°C
25 March
☀️
+12°C
26 March
☁️
+12°C
27 March
☁️
+6°C
28 March
☀️
+6°C
29 March
☀️
+10°C
30 March
🌧️
+14°C
31 March
☀️
+12°C
In March 2023 Prague had 21 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Prague climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Prague in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+11°C) and the highest in 2018 (+16°C). The driest year was 1982 with only 345 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1671 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Prague in March:
Is March a good time to visit Prague?
It’s always a good time to visit Prague, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Prague in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Prague rainy in March?
Prague is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Prague in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Prague in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Czech Republic
Check out the weather for other cities in Czech Republic.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Prague, 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.