Your March weather guide
CoolWeather in Prague in March
Prague in March suits a city break if you are happy to dress for cold weather, but it is not a good choice for spring warmth. Daytime highs average 9°C, nights fall to around 1°C, and about 11 days have rain. Go if you are comfortable walking in a coat and keeping your plans flexible. The main catch is that a pleasant afternoon can give way to a much colder evening.
Long-term climate averages for Prague, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Prague, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Prague.
- Average daytime high
- 9.3°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 15°C
- Average night-time low
- 0.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: -4°C or lower
- Compared with London
- -1.2°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 3.9h
- 34% of 11.6 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 11
- 43 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 22.0°C
- 2017-03-31
- Record low 1991-2020
- -17.3°C
- 2005-03-02
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h
- 1035 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How March compares
March is the 8th warmest month of the year in Prague and ranks 131st of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Prague is 1.2°C cooler by day and 2.6°C cooler at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Prague peaks at 9.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 15.4°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 0.7°C; one night in ten drops to -3.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 22.0°C (2017-03-31) and the coldest night -17.3°C (2005-03-02).
Rain in March
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 43 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2000 with 120 mm, the driest 2003 with 10 mm. Humidity averages 74%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 3.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:16 and sets about 18:07 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 66%.
Is March a good time to visit Prague?
March is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Prague on our scoring are August, July, June.
Plan for cold evenings, not reliable spring warmth
A coat and layers are more useful than a wardrobe built around mild afternoons. The warmer days can reach 15.4°C or more, making time outdoors more comfortable, but that is not the everyday expectation. At the colder end, nights can fall to -3.7°C or below, so gloves and a warm layer are sensible if you plan to stay out after dark. Choose clothing you can adjust rather than relying on a light jacket throughout the day. March suits travellers who do not mind wrapping up for walks; it is less suitable if sitting outside comfortably is central to the trip.
Keep outdoor plans flexible
Rain is a regular consideration rather than a reason to rule March out. With about 11 rainy days, waterproof footwear and a coat that handles rain are sensible packing choices. Keep room in your plans to move longer walks into dry spells and take indoor breaks when conditions turn wet. Sunshine averages about 3.9 hours a day within 11.6 hours of daylight, so daylight does not mean clear skies. There is time to spend outdoors, but do not build the trip around bright afternoons. This is a month for flexible plans rather than a schedule that depends on dry weather.
A little perspective
Prague through the year
March is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0°C | -2.4°C | 2.2 | 37 | 10 | 0% |
| February | 5.0°C | -2.1°C | 3.0 | 33 | 8 | 0% |
| MarchSelected | 9.3°C | 0.7°C | 3.9 | 43 | 11 | 0% |
| April | 14.8°C | 4.4°C | 5.7 | 38 | 9 | 1% |
| May | 19.2°C | 9.2°C | 6.0 | 67 | 13 | 11% |
| Junebest | 22.5°C | 13.0°C | 6.5 | 77 | 12 | 31% |
| Julybest | 24.6°C | 15.1°C | 6.9 | 82 | 13 | 45% |
| Augustbest | 24.8°C | 15.0°C | 6.5 | 73 | 11 | 47% |
| September | 19.7°C | 10.9°C | 5.0 | 57 | 9 | 12% |
| October | 14.1°C | 6.6°C | 3.4 | 44 | 10 | 0% |
| November | 8.0°C | 2.3°C | 2.1 | 40 | 9 | 0% |
| December | 4.0°C | -1.1°C | 2.0 | 41 | 10 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
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A little more detail
Prague in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Prague hot in March?
Prague is cool in March: the average daytime high is 9.3°C and nights average 0.7°C. Days over 25°C are rare in March.
How much does it rain in Prague in March?
Prague sees about 11 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 43 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 2000 (120 mm) and the driest was 2003 (10 mm).
How sunny is Prague in March?
Prague gets around 3.9 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.6 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Prague compare with the UK in March?
Prague is on average 1.2°C cooler than London by day in March (9.3°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Prague?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Prague reached 22.0°C on 2017-03-31, and the coldest night dropped to -17.3°C on 2005-03-02.
Is Prague colder than London in March?
Yes. Prague's average daytime high is 9.3°C, compared with 10.5°C in London, so it is slightly cooler by day. Prague's average night low is 0.7°C, making warm evening clothing important even when the afternoon feels fairly mild.
Should I go in March or wait until summer?
Choose March if you are content with cool days, cold evenings and some wet-weather changes to your plans. If warmth matters more, June, July and August are better choices. March is better approached as a coat-weather city break than a warm-weather holiday.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Prague. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C