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Lesser Poland Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lesser Poland, Poland in March.

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Kraków Zakopane Kościelisko Krynica Zdrój

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

What to Expect in Lesser Poland in March

Lesser Poland, 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 (41°F) in Zakopane to 10°C (50°F) in Brzesko. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Brzesko and -4°C (25°F) in Zakopane.

To explore the conditions in Lesser Poland, 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 (2.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Zawoja with 78 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during March. Kraków experiences about 90 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Lesser Poland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lesser Poland - and find the best time to visit. (based on Kraków)

January2°C (36°F) February4°C (39°F) March9°C (48°F) April15°C (59°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) July25°C (77°F) This monthAugust25°C (77°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lesser Poland in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Lesser Poland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Lesser Poland

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Lesser Poland, Poland?

Temperature range in Lesser Poland (March)

Precipitation variation in Lesser Poland (March)

Kraków

In March Kraków generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
90 hours
134 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
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Zakopane

In March Zakopane generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
120 hours
165 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Kościelisko

In March Kościelisko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
120 hours
165 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Krynica Zdrój

In March Krynica Zdrój generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
158 hours
190 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
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Białka Tatrzanska

In March Białka Tatrzanska generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
120 hours
165 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lesser Poland, in Poland.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lesser Poland in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kraków 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Zakopane 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Kościelisko 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Krynica Zdrój 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Białka Tatrzanska 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Bukowina Tatrzańska 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

Lesser Poland weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lesser Poland, Poland in March?

In March, Lesser Poland, Poland generally has less favorable weather conditions. Kraków sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Lesser Poland, Poland in March?

Kraków averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 0°C (32°F).

Does Lesser Poland, Poland get a lot of snow/rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Lesser Poland, Poland during March, with Kraków averaging close to 60 mm (2.4 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Lesser Poland, Poland?

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

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

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