March weather forecastKatowice, Poland

March

Weather in March

March introduces spring to Katowice with sporadic bursts of mild weather. The change in season is marked by temperatures rising to reach an average high of 7.8°C (46°F), offering a welcomed respite from the bitter cold of January and February. People in the city adapt to the changing weather by slightly adjusting their wardrobes and outdoor activities. As the winter landscape starts thawing, the city breathes in the blooming buds and lengthening days. Despite these welcome signs of oncoming warmth, rain becomes a regular visitor, an omen of the April showers to come.

Temperature

March's arrival in Katowice coincides with a temperature rise, moving from February's wintry 2.1°C (35.8°F) to a chilly 7.8°C (46°F). In March, Katowice encounters an average low-temperature of 1.1°C (34°F) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, in Katowice, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout March, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated. In Katowice, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162 days and collects up to 516mm (20.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Katowice are January through May, October through December. In Katowice, during March, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of snow. Throughout the year, in Katowice, there are 55.2 snowfall days, and 537mm (21.14") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Katowice, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:14 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

During March, Katowice experiences an average high-temperature of 7.8°C (46°F) and a low-temperature of 1.1°C (34°F).

The average relative humidity in March in Katowice, Poland, is 75%.

In Katowice, Poland, in March, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation.

In Katowice, in March, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 66mm (2.6") of snow.

In Katowice, the average day length in March is 11h and 55min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:14 CET.

The average sunshine duration in March in Katowice is 5.6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Katowice is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Katowice, Poland

  • Average high temperature in March: 7.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 1.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Katowice, Poland

  • Average pressure in March: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1018.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Katowice, Poland

  • Average wind speed in March: 13km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Katowice, Poland

  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in March
Katowice, Poland

  • Average rainfall in March: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (65mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (27mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Katowice, Poland

  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Katowice, Poland

  • Average snowfall in March: 66mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (179mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Katowice, Poland

  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Katowice, Poland

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Katowice, Poland

  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Katowice, Poland

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Katowice, Poland

  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Katowice, Poland

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).