Does it snow in Krakow in March? Is there snow on the ground?

Situated in the south of Poland, Krakow is one of the more popular tourist destinations in this part of Europe. With its attractions that are not seasonal, Krakow is ideal for trips both in the summer and at other times of the year. This includes the end of winter. Many people planning a trip to Krakow in March wonder whether it snows in March in Krakow. Does it snow in Krakow in March? What are the chances of snow in March in Krakow?

Is there snow in March in Krakow?

The answer to this question is quite simple. The chance of encountering snow in March in Krakow is very low. March is already the beginning of spring and in Krakow a month definitely warmer than January or February.

The average daytime temperature at the beginning of March is around 5 degrees Celsius and at the end of March already 11 degrees Celsius. It is only in the first half of the month that the average night temperature in Krakow falls below zero and gives a chance for snow.

Snowfall in March in Krakow is rare, and even if there is a sudden snowstorm, it will not last on Krakow’s streets due to Poland’s persistent positive temperatures. There is a better chance of snow in the first half of the month, but not much. The beginning of spring in Krakow is a period when snowfall is just an anomaly.

If you want to see snow in Krakow, it is best to come in January or February, preferably mid-January.

Where is the snow in March near Krakow?

If we want to see snow in Poland in March, it is worth going to the mountains from Krakow, although at the end of March even in Zakopane we may not see snow on the streets of the city. Snow in March can be seen in the higher mountain parts of the Tatra Mountains or in the Pieniny Mountains.

We travel to Zakopane from Krakow by bus from the bus station on Bosacka Street or from the main railway station Krakow Główny for a few pounds or euros. There is no need to pay tens or hundreds of euros for organised private tours from Krakow to Zakopane. Any normal thinking person can get on a bus and ride it to Zakopane.

We can also go skiing from Krakow in the first half of March. Many of the ski resorts in the south of Poland are easily accessible from Krakow by hire car, carshering and public transport, and the slopes have artificial snow.

Snow in Krakow in March

The chance of encountering snow in March in Krakow is very low. Snowfall this month in a city in southern Poland is an incidental phenomenon and rather a weather anomaly.

In March in Krakow, the average daytime temperature remains positive and these are not conditions in which snow, even if it does fall, is able to stay on the ground. At the beginning of March, snow can be found in mountain resorts.

When travelling to Krakow in March, it is, of course, still worth packing some winter clothes in case there is a sudden descent. You can find the weather for Krakow on Google by entering “Krakow weather”.

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