Month guide · Warsaw · Poland
Warsaw in March
What March is really like in Warsaw: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Adrian Grycuk, CC BY-SA 3.0 pl
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 7°C (45°F), lows of -1°C (30°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Still chilly, with the first spring days; crowds remain low.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 7°C (45°F) / -1°C (30°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 Warsaw: days average 7°C (45°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about -1°C (30°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with February (2°C (36°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 05:50
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 17:40
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
Spring (March–May). Chilly March gives way to blossom and café gardens by May, when the Chopin recitals begin.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in September). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival — classical music (usually around Easter, March or April)
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.
Street · Śródmieście
Royal Route: Krakowskie Przedmieście and Nowy Świat
Look out for the musical benches along the route; press the button to hear a piece by Chopin.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
Park · Śródmieście
Łazienki Park
Warsaw's most beautiful park was the summer residence of the last Polish king, Stanisław August Poniatowski, whose Palace on the Isle stands in a lake.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
Viewpoint · Śródmieście
Palace of Culture and Science
Go up at dusk to see the city lights come on; there is a saying that it is the best view in Warsaw because you can't see the Palace.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Architecture
- After dark
Palace · Wilanów
Wilanów Palace
King Jan III Sobieski, victor at the Siege of Vienna in 1683, built this baroque palace as a summer residence.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Outdoors
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 7°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 Warsaw?
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.
Warsaw in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Warsaw?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still chilly, with the first spring days; crowds remain low.
+How warm is Warsaw in March?
Average highs are around 7°C (45°F) and lows around -1°C (30°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Warsaw in March?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.