Early spring · Weather & things to do
Glacier National Park in March
Glacier National Park warms up: highs climb to 30°F (-1°C), from 23°F in February, with lows of 16°F (-9°C) and about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 42/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Avg low
- 16°F (-9°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.8 in (70 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What March feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 30°F (-1°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around March
March is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July & August.
- Comfort slips from 45/100 in February to 42/100.
- Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 16°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.8 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Glacier National Park in March
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Going-to-the-Sun Road
50-mile alpine road crossing the Continental Divide at Logan Pass.
Polebridge Mercantile
1914 general store and bakery in the North Fork, known for huckleberry bear claws.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 30°F.
Russell's Fireside Dining Room
Lake McDonald Lodge dining room with regional dishes like bison and huckleberry desserts.
Trail of the Cedars and Avalanche Lake Trail
Flat boardwalk through old cedars, continuing 2.3 miles to a lake ringed by waterfalls.
Lake McDonald
Glacier's largest lake, famous for colored stones visible through clear water at Apgar.
Nearby in March
- Banff in March~185 mi · highs 31°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lake Louise in March~212 mi · highs 29°F, 3.5 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, 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.
Glacier National Park in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Glacier National Park?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 42/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July & August. Expect highs of 30°F (-1°C) and 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain or snow. Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Glacier National Park in March?
Average highs are 30°F (-1°C) and average lows 16°F (-9°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Glacier National Park in March?
Some: about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 31.6 in (802 mm).
What should I pack for Glacier National Park in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 16°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.8 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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