Early spring · Weather & things to do
Jackson in March
Jackson warms up: highs climb to 37°F (3°C), from 29°F in February, with lows of 18°F (-8°C) and about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 44/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 37°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 18°F (-8°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.4 in (60 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What March feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 37°F (3°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 18°F (-8°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.4 in (60 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 (44 → 44/100).
- 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 18°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Jackson in March
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
National Museum of Wildlife Art
Museum of wildlife painting and sculpture built into a hillside directly across from the Elk Refuge.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 37°F.
National Elk Refuge
Refuge on the edge of Jackson where thousands of elk spend the winter on open, snowy meadows.
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
Western bar on Town Square with saddles for bar stools, live country music and a dance floor.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Steep ski area above Teton Village with more than 4,000 feet of vertical and an aerial tram to Rendezvous Mountain.
Town Square
Jackson's central park, entered under four arches made of shed elk antlers that are strung with lights in winter.
Nearby in March
- Grand Teton National Park in March~22 mi · highs 33°F, 2.9 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Yellowstone National Park in March~67 mi · highs 28°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Yellowstone in March~79 mi · highs 28°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Salt Lake City in March~196 mi · highs 51°F, 2.1 in rain · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,418 m to Jackson's ~1,883 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.
Jackson in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Jackson?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 44/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – September. Expect highs of 37°F (3°C) and 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain or snow. March is inside the Mid-Dec – Mar window our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends.
How cold is Jackson in March?
Average highs are 37°F (3°C) and average lows 18°F (-8°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Jackson in March?
Some: about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 25.8 in (656 mm).
What should I pack for Jackson in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 18°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in March
- Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone Mid-Dec – Mar
Planning Jackson in March?
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