Early spring · Weather & things to do
Grand Canyon in March
Grand Canyon warms up: highs climb to 67°F (19°C), from 57°F in February, with lows of 40°F (4°C) and about 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain.
March opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 94/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 67°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 0.8 in (21 mm)
- Humidity
- 47%
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 94/100 · Great
What March feels like
Days are mild at around 67°F (19°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 15°C (27°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain.
Plan around March
March is one of Grand Canyon's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March – May and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 80/100 in February to 94/100.
- March sits inside the Mar – May window our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 40°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Grand Canyon in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Bright Angel Trail
Classic switchback trail below the rim; turn around at the 1.5- or 3-mile resthouse.
Why now March scores 94/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Mather Point
First big overlook, a short walk from the main visitor center.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 0.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Desert View Watchtower
Mary Colter's 1932 stone tower at the east end, with wide views of the river.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Hopi Point
Hermit Road overlook jutting far into the canyon, with Colorado River views.
Arizona Steakhouse
Southwestern steakhouse at Bright Angel Lodge with big canyon windows.
Nearby in March
- Sedona in March~88 mi · highs 64°F, 1.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Zion in March~97 mi · highs 53°F, 1.3 in rain · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bryce Canyon in March~103 mi · highs 47°F, 0.8 in rain or snow · 11°C (20°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in March~158 mi · highs 54°F, 0.9 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,837 m to Grand Canyon's ~1,015 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.
Grand Canyon in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Grand Canyon?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 94/100. Expect highs of 67°F (19°C) and 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain. March is inside the Mar – May window our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends.
How hot is Grand Canyon in March?
Average highs are 67°F (19°C) and average lows 40°F (4°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Grand Canyon in March?
Not much: about 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 12.4 in (314 mm).
What should I pack for Grand Canyon in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 40°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Grand Canyon
Routes in season in March
- Grand Canyon & Arizona Mar – May
Planning Grand Canyon in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.