Early spring · Weather & things to do
Chena Hot Springs in March
Chena Hot Springs sees its driest month, with just 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 17°F (-8°C) and lows of -1°F (-18°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 55/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 17°F (-8°C)
- Avg low
- -1°F (-18°C)
- Rain or snow
- 0.9 in (24 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 11 min
- Comfort score
- 55/100 · Fair
What March feels like
Highs only reach about 17°F (-8°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of -1°F (-18°C), so expect frost and ice.
Precipitation is light, about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow, and since the average temperature is below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are June & July.
- Comfort improves from 51/100 in February to 55/100.
- 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 -1°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Chena Hot Springs in March
With highs near 17°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Aurora Ice Museum
Year-round museum built from ice and snow, with carved sculptures, ice chandeliers and a bar serving drinks in glasses of ice.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 17°F.
Rock Lake hot spring
The resort's outdoor, rock-lined hot spring pool, fed by natural springs and steaming in air far below zero.
Aurora viewing tour
Night tours from the resort by snowcoach to a ridgetop above the valley, with heated yurts to wait in between displays.
Angel Rocks Trail
Loop trail off Chena Hot Springs Road climbing to granite tors above the North Fork of the Chena River.
Nearby in March
- Fairbanks in March~51 mi · highs 19°F, 0.8 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Talkeetna in March~226 mi · highs 29°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Anchorage in March~291 mi · highs 31°F, 1.5 in rain or snow · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~590 m to Chena Hot Springs's ~354 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.
Chena Hot Springs in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Chena Hot Springs?
It's middling, scoring 55/100. The best months are June & July, at up to 80. Expect highs of 17°F (-8°C) and 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow. March is inside the Dec – Mar window our Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage route recommends.
How cold is Chena Hot Springs in March?
Average highs are 17°F (-8°C) and average lows -1°F (-18°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Chena Hot Springs in March?
Not much: about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 27.0 in (687 mm).
What should I pack for Chena Hot Springs in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around -1°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Chena Hot Springs
Routes in season in March
- Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage Dec – Mar
Planning Chena Hot Springs in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.