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Katowice Weather in March

Katowice in March

The short of it: Katowice in March averages a high of 8 °C (47 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low 0° · rain 42 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & April

Thirty years of records give Katowice an average March high of 8°, a low of 0° and some 42 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 8°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-March, 104 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and April.

Against its neighbours, Katowice runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Chorzów, 6 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Katowice, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChorzówSilesia6 km NNW8°0°40 mm
SosnowiecSilesia7 km ENE9°0°41 mm
CzeladźSilesia7 km NNE9°0°39 mm
Siemianowice ŚląskieSilesia8 km N8°0°40 mm
ŚwiętochłowiceSilesia8 km WNW8°0°40 mm
BędzinSilesia10 km NE9°0°40 mm
BytomSilesia12 km NNW8°0°39 mm
Ruda ŚląskaSilesia12 km W8°0°40 mm
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The Almanac · Katowice Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 8°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Katowice by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-4°38 mm12 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦✦
February4°-3°34 mm12 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦✦
March8°0°42 mm12 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April15°4°45 mm10 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May20°8°85 mm10 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
June23°12°87 mm9 km/h16 h 23 min✦✦✦
July26°14°98 mm8 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦
August25°14°74 mm8 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦
September19°9°70 mm9 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October14°5°50 mm9 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
November8°1°41 mm10 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦✦
December3°-3°36 mm11 km/h8 h 3 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Katowice in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Katowice in March?

Days average 8 °C (47 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 8°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Katowice?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and April.

How long are the days in Katowice in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 3 min in December to 16 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Katowice in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Katowice in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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