Gdańsk in March brings the Baltic Sea Film Festival and the first Spring walks along Długi Targ. It sits between February’s winter hush and April’s fuller pace, with 8.3°C days and 0.9°C nights.
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Month intelligence
Gdansk in March ranks #7 of 12 Gdansk months by TripTimi score. Against the city's own monthly baseline, it is cooler, drier, and similar for sunshine. The strongest benchmark is September, which sits 11 points higher mostly because the alternative month is closer to comfortable walking weather.
City rank
#7 of 12
by TripTimi score across all months
Vs best month
-11 pts
against September
City baseline
-4.7C
daytime temperature difference
Temperature
-4.7C
cooler than the city average
Rain pattern
-27.7 mm / -3 days
drier than the usual city month
Sunshine
0 h
sunshine sits near the city average
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Best for
Film travelers who want the Baltic Sea Film Festival and a built-in indoor plan at Dom Uphagena.
Visitors who like historic churches, because Bazylika Świętego Mikołaja and Bazylika Świętej Brygidy are both practical March stops.
First-time visitors who want Długi Targ before April’s busier spring rhythm takes over.
Travel pulse
Snapshot
| Average daytime temperature | 8.3C |
|---|---|
| Average night temperature | 0.9C |
| Monthly rainfall | 30 mm |
| Rainy days | 8.4 days |
| Humidity | 75.4% |
| Average sunshine | 8 h |
How The Month Feels
March puts Gdańsk in motion at Długi Targ, where the spring walks begin as the city thaws into the month. The Baltic Sea Film Festival adds an indoor pulse that fits the season.
What To Lock In Early
Book the Baltic Sea Film Festival and Dom Uphagena first, since both shape the month’s best days. Leave the order of Długi Targ and the two basilicas open, so you can fit them around the weather.
How to do it
Plan cue
Book a Baltic Sea Film Festival screening as soon as the program opens, especially for prime evening slots.
Plan cue
Reserve timed entry for Dom Uphagena at least 5 days ahead if you want a midday visit.
Plan cue
Plan your base near Długi Targ so you can join the spring walks there without adding transit time.
Practical trip tips
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Use these as a benchmark if you want a similar trip feel while keeping the advantage of calmer sightseeing.
Quick answers
Usually yes, as long as the weather, pace, and trip style line up with what you want from the visit.
Expect around 8.3°C by day and 0.9°C at night, with 30 mm of rain across roughly 8.4 rainy days.
Average daytime temperature is around 8.3°C, dropping to about 0.9°C at night.
Pack warmer layers, comfortable shoes, and something for colder mornings and evenings.
Usually yes, especially if you want lower pressure on stays and flights without dropping into the absolute off-season.
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Climate data: Open-Meteo historical averages. Crowd and price signals: seasonal demand model based on population data and tourism patterns. TripTimi score is an indicative index, not a travel recommendation.