Early spring · Weather & things to do
Anchorage in March
Anchorage edges warmer than February, with highs of 31°F (-1°C), lows of 19°F (-7°C) and about 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 49/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 31°F (-1°C)
- Avg low
- 19°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.5 in (39 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 19 min
- Comfort score
- 49/100 · Fair
What March feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 31°F (-1°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 1.5 in (39 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort improves from 46/100 in February to 49/100.
- Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so March falls outside its suggested window.
- March sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 19°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Anchorage in March
With highs near 31°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
Classic seafood and prime rib house with big windows over Cook Inlet.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 31°F.
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
Long-running pizza and craft beer institution in Midtown.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Anchorage Museum
Alaska's largest museum, strong on Alaska Native objects, art and Arctic science.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 31°F.
Rust's Flying Service
Floatplane flightseeing from Lake Hood, the world's busiest seaplane base, including Denali flights.
49th State Brewing
Downtown brewpub with a rooftop deck facing Cook Inlet and Sleeping Lady.
Lake Hood Seaplane Base
One of the world's busiest seaplane bases; in winter the lake freezes and many planes switch to skis.
Nearby in March
- Talkeetna in March~77 mi · highs 29°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Seward in March~79 mi · highs 33°F, 6.5 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Homer in March~123 mi · highs 34°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Fairbanks in March~260 mi · highs 19°F, 0.8 in rain or snow · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~296 m to Anchorage's ~32 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Anchorage in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Anchorage?
It's middling, scoring 49/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 77. Expect highs of 31°F (-1°C) and 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain or snow. Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Anchorage in March?
Average highs are 31°F (-1°C) and average lows 19°F (-7°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Anchorage in March?
Not much: about 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 32.3 in (820 mm).
What should I pack for Anchorage in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 19°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Anchorage
Routes in season in March
- Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage Dec – Mar
Planning Anchorage in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.