Early spring · Weather & things to do
Seward in March
Little changes in Seward from February: highs stay near 33°F (1°C), lows near 25°F (-4°C), and about 6.5 in (164 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 32/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 33°F (1°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 6.5 in (164 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 32/100 · Tough
What March feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 33°F (1°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 25°F (-4°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 6.5 in (164 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 24/100 in February to 32/100.
- 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 6.5 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Seward in March
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Seward Brewing Company
Downtown brewpub with house beers and Alaska-sourced food.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 33°F.
Alaska SeaLife Center
Aquarium and marine rescue center with Steller sea lions, puffins and harbor seals.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 33°F.
Resurrection Roadhouse
Lodge restaurant at Seward Windsong Lodge on the road to Exit Glacier.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Ray's Waterfront
Long-running harbor restaurant for fresh halibut, salmon and crab.
Exit Glacier
Kenai Fjords' only road-accessible glacier, with signs showing its retreat since 1815.
Nearby in March
- Anchorage in March~79 mi · highs 31°F, 1.5 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Homer in March~80 mi · highs 34°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Talkeetna in March~155 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 ~505 m to Seward's ~35 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.
Seward in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Seward?
It's middling, scoring 32/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 58. Expect highs of 33°F (1°C) and 6.5 in (164 mm) of rain or snow. Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Seward in March?
Average highs are 33°F (1°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Seward in March?
Yes: about 6.5 in (164 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 103.7 in (2635 mm).
What should I pack for Seward 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 6.5 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Seward in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.