Early spring · Weather & things to do
Salt Lake City in March
Salt Lake City warms up: highs climb to 51°F (11°C), from 41°F in February, with lows of 33°F (1°C) and about 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 65/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 51°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (54 mm)
- Humidity
- 67%
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 65/100 · Good
What March feels like
Afternoons only reach about 51°F (11°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Lows average 33°F (1°C).
About 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's March.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May & June and September & October.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (March – May), which brings about 7.0 in (178 mm) in total.
- Comfort improves from 49/100 in February to 65/100.
- Our Salt Lake City & Park City route is planned for Late Nov – Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Salt Lake City in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Temple Square
The 10-acre Latter-day Saint headquarters, strung with lights and nativity scenes from late November through December.
Why now March scores 65/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Gallivan Center Ice Rink
Outdoor rink in the downtown Gallivan Center plaza, open through the winter with skate rental.
Why now Highs near 51°F and 2.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Hogle Zoo
Salt Lake's zoo at the mouth of Emigration Canyon, which runs its ZooLights evenings through December.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Cathedral of the Madeleine
Salt Lake's 1909 Catholic cathedral, with painted interiors and Christmas concerts by its choir school in December.
Nearby in March
- Park City in March~22 mi · highs 41°F, 1.9 in rain or snow · 6°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in March~174 mi · highs 54°F, 0.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
- Arches in March~186 mi · highs 58°F, 0.9 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, drier
- Jackson in March~196 mi · highs 37°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 8°C (15°F) cooler by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown Salt Lake City.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,744 m to Salt Lake City's ~1,300 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.
Salt Lake City in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
It's middling, scoring 65/100. The best months are May & June and September & October, at up to 98. Expect highs of 51°F (11°C) and 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain.
How cold is Salt Lake City in March?
Average highs are 51°F (11°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Salt Lake City in March?
Not much: about 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 21.3 in (542 mm).
What should I pack for Salt Lake City in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Salt Lake City in March?
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