Early spring · Weather & things to do
Jasper in March
Jasper warms up: highs climb to 35°F (2°C), from 28°F in February, with lows of 17°F (-8°C) and about 1.8 in (46 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
- 35°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 17°F (-8°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.8 in (46 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 30 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What March feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 35°F (2°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 1.8 in (46 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 79%.
Plan around March
March is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July & August.
- Comfort slips from 46/100 in February to 43/100.
- Our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends Jun – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 17°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Jasper in March
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Bear's Paw Bakery
Jasper bakery for cinnamon buns, sandwiches and coffee.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 35°F.
Jasper Brewing Co.
Brewpub on Connaught Drive, the first brewery in a Canadian national park.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Pyramid Lake
Lake just above town with a footbridge to a small island and Pyramid Mountain behind.
Athabasca Falls
Powerful falls squeezing through a quartzite gorge.
Jasper SkyTram
Tramway up Whistlers Mountain with views over Jasper and the Athabasca Valley.
Nearby in March
- Lake Louise in March~129 mi · highs 29°F, 3.5 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Banff in March~158 mi · highs 31°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Whistler in March~283 mi · highs 38°F, 8.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,786 m to Jasper's ~1,060 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.
Jasper in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Jasper?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 43/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July & August. Expect highs of 35°F (2°C) and 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain or snow. Our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends Jun – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Jasper in March?
Average highs are 35°F (2°C) and average lows 17°F (-8°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Jasper in March?
Not much: about 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 26.6 in (676 mm).
What should I pack for Jasper in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 17°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Jasper in March?
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