March is a beautiful time of year to visit Prague, with the winter chill finally beginning to fade. While visitors can see an occasional snowfall in March, and cloudy days are the norm, there is enough to do in Prague during the month of March to make it worth a visit.
Prague generally doesn’t attract many tourists in early spring, so visitors will likely enjoy lower-than-usual prices on hotels and airline tickets, and lines to get to attractions won’t be a major problem. .
Prague weather in March
Spring is a beautiful time to visit Prague. The weather is still cool, with average temperatures ranging between 32 F and 46 F, yet it is manageable compared to the cold winters. Also, March sees very little precipitation, with just 1 inch of rain on average, and sunny, clear skies are the typical forecast.
What to pack
When packing your suitcase for a trip to Prague in March, think in layers. The weather can vary greatly from day to day, but you’ll want to have long-sleeved sweaters and shirts, as well as a heavy jacket or coat, gloves, and a hat, just in case. If there’s leftover snow from February, you may want to put on waterproof shoes or leather boots to keep your feet warm, too.
Places to see
Visitors to Prague want to make sure that Prague Castle, which dates back to the 9th century, is on their must-see list. This exhibition of history and architecture is one of the most recognizable destinations in the city and one of the most remarkable. It is still used as a government building, which houses the headquarters of the Head of State of the Czech Republic.
Known as Stare Mesto in Czech, Old Town Prague is not far from Prague Castle. In the Old Town Square, Gothic, Renaissance and medieval buildings surround the central square. Be sure to see the 600-year-old astronomical clock in the Old Town Square, which draws in the crowds with its hourly chimes.
March events in Prague
- If Easter falls in March, you can visit Prague’s Easter markets, buy Czech Easter eggs and enjoy Easter in Prague. Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square have the most popular Easter markets in Prague. Easter is an important holiday in Czech culture as it is in many Eastern European cultures. Many families get together before Easter to decorate Easter eggs, known as kraslice in Czech. Traditionally decorated Czech Easter eggs can also be purchased as souvenirs at markets and in shops.
- Although it may not be the most obvious celebration for this city in Eastern Europe, there is a great opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Prague, which hosts an Irish Music Festival every March. Irish music, dance and culture are on the show during this six-day festival. The music and dance groups hail from Ireland and the Czech Republic and include a variety of different styles of Irish music, from traditional to modern. All concerts and performances at the Irish Music Festival take place at Caffery’s Irish Bar and the James Joyce Irish Pub.
- Febiofest: Prague International Film Festival is one of the largest independent film festivals in the Czech Republic. It started in 1993 as a low-budget event for moviegoers and is held every March at the Cinestar Andel, near the old town.
