Early spring · Weather & things to do
Prague in March
Prague warms up: highs climb to 48°F (9°C), from 39°F in February, with lows of 31°F (-1°C) and about 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 58/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 1.5 in (39 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 33 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What March feels like
Afternoons only reach about 48°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
Rain is moderate at about 1.5 in (39 mm) for the month.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 39°F.
- Comfort improves from 44/100 in February to 58/100.
- Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Prague in March
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
U Fleků
Brewpub pouring its own dark lager since 1499, with a large beer garden.
Letná Beer Garden
Open-air beer garden in Letná Park with a broad view of the bridges.
Charles Bridge
14th-century stone bridge lined with 30 Baroque statues over the Vltava.
Prague Castle
Vast castle complex with St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane.
Petřín Hill
Wooded hill with orchards, a lookout tower and views over the red roofs.
Nearby in March
- Dresden in March~74 mi · highs 47°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Vienna in March~156 mi · highs 50°F, 1.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Nuremberg in March~156 mi · highs 48°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bamberg in March~158 mi · highs 48°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Prague in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Prague?
It's middling, scoring 58/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain. Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Prague in March?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 31°F (-1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Prague in March?
Not much: about 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 25.2 in (639 mm).
What should I pack for Prague in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Prague in March?
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