Early spring · Weather & things to do
Grand Teton National Park in March
Grand Teton National Park warms up: highs climb to 33°F (1°C), from 26°F in February, with lows of 15°F (-9°C) and about 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 43/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 33°F (1°C)
- Avg low
- 15°F (-9°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.9 in (73 mm)
- Humidity
- 96%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What March feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 33°F (1°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 2.9 in (73 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 June – September.
- Comfort holds steady from February (43 → 43/100).
- Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
- March sits inside the Mid-Dec – Mar window our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 15°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.9 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Grand Teton National Park in March
With highs near 33°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Mormon Row
Row of 1890s homesteads east of Blacktail Butte, including the much-photographed Moulton barns facing the Tetons.
Mormon Row Historic District
Weathered homestead barns set against the Tetons, including the famous Moulton Barn.
Dornan's
Moose village spot with a pizza and pasta deck, wine shop and summer chuckwagon.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 33°F.
Teton Park Road winter trail
The park road from Taggart Lake Trailhead to Signal Mountain closes to cars in winter and is groomed for skiing and snowshoeing.
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
Jackson's town-square saloon since 1937, with saddle barstools and live country music.
Mural Room
Jackson Lake Lodge's main dining room with 60-foot windows facing the range.
Nearby in March
- Jackson in March~22 mi · highs 37°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Yellowstone National Park in March~44 mi · highs 28°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Yellowstone in March~57 mi · highs 28°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Salt Lake City in March~218 mi · highs 51°F, 2.1 in rain · 10°C (18°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,462 m to Grand Teton National Park's ~2,122 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 Teton National Park in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Grand Teton National Park?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 43/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – September. Expect highs of 33°F (1°C) and 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain or snow. Our Glacier to Yellowstone route recommends Jun – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Grand Teton National Park in March?
Average highs are 33°F (1°C) and average lows 15°F (-9°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Grand Teton National Park in March?
Some: about 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 30.9 in (785 mm).
What should I pack for Grand Teton National Park in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 15°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.9 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Grand Teton National Park
Routes in season in March
- Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone Mid-Dec – Mar
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