Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Krakow | Warsaw | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 8°C (46°F)▲ | 7°C (45°F) | Krakow |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -1°C (30°F) | -1°C (30°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days | 10 days▲ | Warsaw |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 52 mm | 43 mm▲ | Warsaw |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 7h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h | 19 km/h | Tie |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Warsaw edges ahead as the better destination in March. Warsaw offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Krakow sees 7 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.
Krakow is on the cooler side at 8°C, requiring warmer clothing. Warsaw is cooler at 7°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Warsaw is the stronger choice in March.
Krakow reaches an average high of 8°C (46°F) and drops to -1°C (30°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Warsaw averages 7°C (45°F) for the high and -1°C (30°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Krakow receives approximately 52 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Warsaw sees 43 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Warsaw the drier option by 2 rain days and 9 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 8°C, lows of -1°C, 12 rain days
Highs of 7°C, lows of -1°C, 10 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Krakow | Warsaw | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 1°C | 11d | 1°C | 10d |
| Feb | 3°C | 11d | 2°C | 10d |
| Mar | 8°C | 12d | 7°C | 10d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 14°C | 10d |
| May | 19°C | 14d | 19°C | 12d |
| Jun | 22°C | 14d | 22°C | 12d |
| Jul | 24°C | 14d | 24°C | 13d |
| Aug | 24°C | 11d | 24°C | 11d |
| Sep | 19°C | 10d | 18°C | 10d |
| Oct | 13°C | 10d | 12°C | 9d |
| Nov | 7°C | 10d | 6°C | 10d |
| Dec | 2°C | 10d | 2°C | 10d |
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