Early spring · Weather & things to do
Stowe in March
Stowe warms up: highs climb to 36°F (2°C), from 27°F in February, with lows of 19°F (-7°C) and about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 43/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 36°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 19°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.9 in (74 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What March feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 36°F (2°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 2.9 in (74 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are September.
- Comfort holds steady from February (42 → 43/100).
- March sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 19°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.9 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Stowe in March
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Ben & Jerry's Factory
The ice cream maker's original factory, with short tours, a tasting at the end and the 'Flavor Graveyard' on the hill.
Stowe Community Church
White 1863 church whose tall steeple, set against the mountains, is the best-known view of Stowe village.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 36°F.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Cider mill on the Stowe road, known since 1974 for fresh-pressed cider and cider doughnuts.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Stowe Mountain Resort
Ski resort on Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, and Spruce Peak, with a gondola and a skating rink at the Spruce Peak village.
Nearby in March
- Vermont in March~8 mi · highs 36°F, 2.9 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Woodstock in March~59 mi · highs 39°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in March~70 mi · highs 16°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 11°C (20°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in March~84 mi · highs 35°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~394 m to Stowe's ~220 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.
Stowe in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Stowe?
It's middling, scoring 43/100. The best months are September, at up to 85. Expect highs of 36°F (2°C) and 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain or snow. March is inside the Dec – Mar window our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends.
How cold is Stowe in March?
Average highs are 36°F (2°C) and average lows 19°F (-7°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Stowe in March?
Some: about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 45.3 in (1150 mm).
What should I pack for Stowe in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 19°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.9 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in March
- Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains Dec – Mar
Planning Stowe in March?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.