Early spring · Weather & things to do
Bryce Canyon in March
Bryce Canyon warms up: highs climb to 47°F (8°C), from 37°F in February, with lows of 22°F (-6°C) and about 0.8 in (20 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 64/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 47°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 22°F (-6°C)
- Rain or snow
- 0.8 in (20 mm)
- Humidity
- 49%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 64/100 · Good
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 47°F (8°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C), so expect frost and ice.
Precipitation is light, about 0.8 in (20 mm) of rain or snow, and since nights fall well below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May – October.
- Comfort improves from 52/100 in February to 64/100.
- March sits inside the Mar – May window our Las Vegas & National Parks route recommends.
- March sits inside the Mar – May window our Utah Mighty Five route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 22°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bryce Canyon in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon Dining Room
1920s rim lodge dining room, the only sit-down restaurant inside the park.
Why now March scores 64/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Queen's Garden Trail
Gentlest trail into the hoodoos, down from Sunrise Point.
Why now Highs near 47°F and 0.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail
3-mile combo descending through Wall Street's slot to Queen Victoria hoodoo.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Rainbow Point
End of the 18-mile scenic drive at 9,100 ft, with the short Bristlecone Loop.
Bryce Point
Southern end of the amphitheater with the widest panorama of the hoodoos.
Bryce Canyon Astronomy Program
Ranger-led night sky talks and telescope viewing in one of the darkest parks in the US.
Nearby in March
- Zion in March~50 mi · highs 53°F, 1.3 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in March~70 mi · highs 54°F, 0.9 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Grand Canyon in March~103 mi · highs 67°F, 0.8 in rain · 11°C (20°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Canyonlands in March~136 mi · highs 57°F, 0.7 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,993 m to Bryce Canyon's ~2,496 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.
Bryce Canyon in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Bryce Canyon?
It's middling, scoring 64/100. The best months are May – October, at up to 100. Expect highs of 47°F (8°C) and 0.8 in (20 mm) of rain or snow. March is inside the Mar – May window our Las Vegas & National Parks route recommends.
How cold is Bryce Canyon in March?
Average highs are 47°F (8°C) and average lows 22°F (-6°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Bryce Canyon in March?
Not much: about 0.8 in (20 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 10.4 in (263 mm).
What should I pack for Bryce Canyon in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 22°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Bryce Canyon
Routes in season in March
- Las Vegas & National Parks Mar – May
- Utah Mighty Five Mar – May
Planning Bryce Canyon 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.