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Weather in March in Lesser Poland

Planning a journey to Lesser Poland this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Lesser Poland in March?

Lesser Poland is a region in Poland. March in Lesser Poland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Zakopane to 10°C in Brzesko. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C in Brzesko and -4°C in Zakopane.

To explore the conditions in Lesser Poland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Muszyna with an average of 53 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Zawoja with 78 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 90 hours of sunshine in Kraków. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Lesser Poland climate page.

Where to go in Lesser Poland in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Lesser Poland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Poland, check out our Lesser Poland's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Lesser Poland?

Kraków

In March Kraków generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kraków
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-4°C 
56 hours 
57 mm 
14 days 
poor 
9°C 
-0°C 
90 hours 
60 mm 
14 days 
poor 
April   >> April
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15°C 
4°C 
134 hours 
65 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Kraków

Zakopane

In March Zakopane generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Zakopane
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-7°C 
82 hours 
68 mm 
16 days 
poor 
5°C 
-4°C 
120 hours 
72 mm 
17 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
12°C 
1°C 
165 hours 
89 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Zakopane

Kościelisko

In March Kościelisko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kościelisko
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-7°C 
82 hours 
69 mm 
16 days 
poor 
5°C 
-4°C 
120 hours 
73 mm 
17 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
12°C 
1°C 
165 hours 
87 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Kościelisko

Krynica Zdrój

In March Krynica Zdrój generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Krynica Zdrój
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
3°C 
-5°C 
79 hours 
58 mm 
14 days 
poor 
8°C 
-1°C 
158 hours 
55 mm 
14 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
14°C 
3°C 
190 hours 
74 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Krynica Zdrój

Białka Tatrzanska

In March Białka Tatrzanska generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Białka Tatrzanska
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
2°C 
-6°C 
82 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
poor 
6°C 
-3°C 
120 hours 
69 mm 
15 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
12°C 
1°C 
165 hours 
89 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Białka Tatrzanska

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lesser Poland, in Poland.

Is March the best time to visit Lesser Poland?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Lesser Poland due to the typically poor weather in Kraków.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Kraków. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Lesser Poland.

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