Prague · Czech Republic
March
Spring waking — the city thaws, prices start rising, and the first visitor groups return.
Strong option
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Prague — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
10°C
Low
2°C
Rain
27mm
Sun
5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Prague
Weather
Above average
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in March
- ↑First outdoor café openings: by late March the riverside terraces and Old Town Square seating reopen
- ↑10°C afternoons make outdoor sightseeing comfortable — the city walkable again in a jacket
- ↑Hotel rates still 30–40% below June–August: spring access before spring prices
What you sacrifice
- ↓Variable weather: warm spells alternate with cold snaps and overcast days — pack layers
- ↓Photography conditions still below par: the golden light of May–September is two months away
- ↓Easter weekend (if late March) brings the first significant crowd surge of the year
How March compares to May (best month)
| Factor | March | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 8 |
| Value | 7 | 6 |
| Crowds | 7 | 6 |
March in other destinations
Lisbon (16.6°C)Barcelona (15.8°C)Tokyo (13.8°C)Bali (30.8°C)Santorini (14.6°C)Paris (11.5°C)New York (9.7°C)Marrakech (22.3°C)Amsterdam (9.2°C)Maldives (30.8°C)Rome (15°C)Bangkok (34.3°C)Istanbul (11.6°C)Vienna (10.3°C)Seoul (9.6°C)Dubrovnik (13.9°C)Rio de Janeiro (29.7°C)Kyoto (14.3°C)Phuket (33°C)Cape Town (25.4°C)Amalfi Coast (15°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Prague, not across destinations. Methodology →