Early spring · Weather & things to do
Everglades in March
Everglades edges warmer than February, with highs of 77°F (25°C), lows of 70°F (21°C) and about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain.
At 94/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 77°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 70°F (21°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (42 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 49 min
- Comfort score
- 94/100 · Great
What March feels like
Warm afternoons near 77°F (25°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Lows average 70°F (21°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.7 in (42 mm) for the month.
Plan around March
March is one of Everglades's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort improves from 89/100 in February to 94/100.
- March sits inside the Nov – Apr window our Miami Beach Getaway route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 77°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Everglades in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Coopertown Airboats
Family-run airboat rides on the Tamiami Trail since 1945, through sawgrass and hammocks.
Why now March scores 94/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Anhinga Trail
Short boardwalk at Royal Palm where alligators, anhingas and herons are often a few feet away.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Dec–Apr, early morning.
Flamingo Marina
End of the park road on Florida Bay; boat tours and kayak rentals, with manatees and crocodiles often in the marina.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Dec–Apr.
Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center
Main park entrance with exhibits and ranger info on what's active that day.
Why now Highs near 77°F and 1.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Gumbo Limbo Trail
Shaded loop through a hardwood hammock next to the Anhinga Trail.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in March
- Key Largo in March~31 mi · highs 76°F, 1.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in March~49 mi · highs 76°F, 1.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Miami in March~55 mi · highs 76°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Key West in March~75 mi · highs 75°F, 1.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
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.
Everglades in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Everglades?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 94/100. Expect highs of 77°F (25°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain. March is inside the Nov – Apr window our Miami Beach Getaway route recommends.
How hot is Everglades in March?
Average highs are 77°F (25°C) and average lows 70°F (21°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Everglades in March?
Not much: about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.3 in (1302 mm).
What should I pack for Everglades in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 77°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Everglades
Routes in season in March
- Miami Beach Getaway Nov – Apr
Planning Everglades in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.