Month guide · Prague · Czechia
Prague in March
What March is really like in Prague: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 9°C (48°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Chilly with the first spring days; Easter markets may appear late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 9°C (48°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Prague: days average 9°C (48°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with February (4°C (39°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:16
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:07
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
Spring (March–May). Cold in March, warming quickly with blossom on Petřín in April and May; the Prague Spring music festival begins in May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Easter markets in the Old Town (March or April, depending on Easter)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Historic site · Old Town
Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock
The hourly show is brief and the crowd is thick with pickpockets; the tower view is the better experience.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Kids
Park · Malá Strana
Petřín Hill and Lookout Tower
Orchards, woods and a rose garden cover this hill above Malá Strana.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Historic site · Vyšehrad
Vyšehrad
Take metro C to Vyšehrad and walk in through the Tábor Gate, then come down the riverside stairs towards Náplavka.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Architecture · New Town
Dancing House
Designed by Vlado Milunić and Frank Gehry and completed in 1996, this riverside building of two twisting towers is nicknamed Fred and Ginger after the dancing pair.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes–1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 9°C, lows near 1°C and 7 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Prague?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Prague in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Prague?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Chilly with the first spring days; Easter markets may appear late in the month.
+How warm is Prague in March?
Average highs are around 9°C (48°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Prague in March?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.