Early spring · Weather & things to do
Leavenworth in March
Leavenworth warms up: highs climb to 49°F (9°C), from 42°F in February, with lows of 32°F (0°C) and about 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 54/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 32°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (88 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 54/100 · Fair
What March feels like
Afternoons only reach about 49°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 32°F (0°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.5 in (88 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Comfort improves from 44/100 in February to 54/100.
- Our Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Leavenworth in March
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Blackbird Island
Riverside trails in Waterfront Park, a short walk from Front Street, along the Wenatchee River.
Kris Kringl
Year-round Christmas store on Front Street selling ornaments, nutcrackers and German smokers.
Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum
Upstairs museum on Front Street with thousands of nutcrackers from around the world, some centuries old.
München Haus
Open-air Bavarian grill on Front Street serving bratwurst and German beer year-round, with heaters and fire pits in winter.
Andreas Keller
German cellar restaurant under Front Street with schnitzel, sausages and an accordion player on busy nights.
Nearby in March
- Snoqualmie Pass in March~37 mi · highs 38°F, 7.8 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Seattle in March~78 mi · highs 51°F, 5.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Bainbridge Island in March~87 mi · highs 52°F, 5.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- San Juan Island in March~127 mi · highs 49°F, 4.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~997 m to Leavenworth's ~355 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.
Leavenworth in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Leavenworth?
It's middling, scoring 54/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 94. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain.
How cold is Leavenworth in March?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 32°F (0°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Leavenworth in March?
Some: about 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.9 in (810 mm).
What should I pack for Leavenworth in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Leavenworth in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.