Early spring · Weather & things to do
Canyonlands in March
Canyonlands warms up: highs climb to 57°F (14°C), from 45°F in February, with lows of 31°F (0°C) and about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain.
It scores 81/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 0.7 in (17 mm)
- Humidity
- 46%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What March feels like
Highs near 57°F (14°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 31°F (0°C), so expect frost and ice.
Rain is scarce: about 0.7 in (17 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and September & October).
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 38°F.
- Comfort improves from 60/100 in February to 81/100.
- March sits inside the Mar – May window our Utah Mighty Five route recommends.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 31°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Canyonlands in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Mesa Arch
Short walk to a cliff-edge arch that glows red at sunrise.
Why now March scores 81/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Grand View Point Overlook
Southern tip of the mesa with a 100-mile view over canyons cut by the Green and Colorado rivers.
Why now Highs near 57°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Dead Horse Point State Park
Overlook 2,000 ft above a gooseneck bend of the Colorado River.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Moab Diner
Retro diner on Main Street serving green chile, burgers and big breakfasts.
Upheaval Dome
Short hike to a strange crater whose origin (salt dome or meteor) is still debated.
Nearby in March
- Arches in March~32 mi · highs 58°F, 0.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in March~75 mi · highs 54°F, 0.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bryce Canyon in March~136 mi · highs 47°F, 0.8 in rain or snow · 6°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Aspen in March~175 mi · highs 38°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 10°C (18°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Canyonlands in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Canyonlands?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 81/100 against a best of 98 in April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain. March is inside the Mar – May window our Utah Mighty Five route recommends.
How cold is Canyonlands in March?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 31°F (0°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Canyonlands in March?
Not much: about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 9.1 in (230 mm).
What should I pack for Canyonlands in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 31°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Canyonlands
Routes in season in March
- Utah Mighty Five Mar – May
Planning Canyonlands 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.