Early spring · Weather & things to do
Taos in March
Taos warms up: highs climb to 53°F (12°C), from 43°F in February, with lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 75/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 53°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.1 in (27 mm)
- Humidity
- 54%
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What March feels like
Afternoons only reach about 53°F (12°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Average lows of 28°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Precipitation is light, about 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain or snow, and since nights fall well below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are April – June and August – October.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 33°F.
- Comfort improves from 58/100 in February to 75/100.
- March sits inside the Mar – May window our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 53°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Taos in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Steel bridge 650 feet above the Rio Grande, among the highest in the US.
Harwood Museum of Art
Art of the Taos Society and Agnes Martin's octagonal gallery.
Michael's Kitchen
Diner and bakery known for big New Mexican breakfasts.
Orlando's New Mexican Cafe
Popular local New Mexican spot north of town with a fire-pit patio.
Why now March scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Adobe Bar at the Taos Inn
'Living room of Taos' with margaritas and live music most nights.
Nearby in March
- Abiquiú in March~44 mi · highs 56°F, 0.9 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Santa Fe in March~54 mi · highs 56°F, 0.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Albuquerque in March~110 mi · highs 65°F, 0.4 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, drier
- Aspen in March~204 mi · highs 38°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,463 m to Taos's ~2,124 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.
Taos in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Taos?
It's middling, scoring 75/100. The best months are April – June and August – October, at up to 97. Expect highs of 53°F (12°C) and 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain or snow. March is inside the Mar – May window our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends.
How cold is Taos in March?
Average highs are 53°F (12°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Taos in March?
Not much: about 1.1 in (27 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 16.8 in (427 mm).
What should I pack for Taos in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 53°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in March
- Northern New Mexico High Desert Mar – May
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