Early spring · Weather & things to do
Homer in March
Little changes in Homer from February: highs stay near 34°F (1°C), lows near 25°F (-4°C), and about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 40/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 34°F (1°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.7 in (94 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 40/100 · Tough
What March feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 34°F (1°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 3.7 in (94 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 sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 33°F.
- Comfort improves from 34/100 in February to 40/100.
- Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 25°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.7 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Homer in March
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Homer Brewing Company
Homer's oldest brewery, a small taproom pouring growlers and pints.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 34°F.
Salty Dawg Saloon
Lighthouse-topped log bar on the Spit, walls papered with signed dollar bills.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
Free exhibits on the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge's seabird colonies.
Mako's Water Taxi
Water taxi across Kachemak Bay to trailheads in Kachemak Bay State Park.
La Baleine Cafe
Small Spit cafe known for seafood breakfast bowls and fresh fish.
Why now A cozy break on a 34°F day.
Nearby in March
- Seward in March~80 mi · highs 33°F, 6.5 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Anchorage in March~123 mi · highs 31°F, 1.5 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Talkeetna in March~191 mi · highs 29°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~285 m to Homer's ~32 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.
Homer in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Homer?
It's middling, scoring 40/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 69. Expect highs of 34°F (1°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain or snow. Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Homer in March?
Average highs are 34°F (1°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Homer in March?
Some: about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 64.1 in (1627 mm).
What should I pack for Homer in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 25°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.7 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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