Karlovy Vary in March

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, many spa hotels closed or quiet), early July (film festival: rooms sell out and prices spike).

March is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatInside Karlovy Vary's best window: May–Sep.
• JuneGreatInside Karlovy Vary's best window: May–Sep.
• JulyGreatInside Karlovy Vary's best window: May–Sep.
• AugustGreatInside Karlovy Vary's best window: May–Sep.

• Karlovy VaryHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 10 days
• Bohemia (Prague, Český Krumlov), Czech Republic · Prague, Kutná Hora, Český Krumlov, Karlovy Varycool

  Continental: grey, frosty winters around 0 °C (32 °F), warm summers with 30 °C (86 °F) spells and thunderstorms; May–June and September are the sweet spots.Continental: grey, frosty winters around 32 °F (0 °C), warm summers with 86 °F (30 °C) spells and thunderstorms; May–June and September are the sweet spots.

Crowds · Czech Republic overall

Medium

Prices · Czech Republic overall

Medium

Czech Republic overall: Thawing, often wet; Easter markets start if Easter falls early.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Karlovy Vary, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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