Early spring · Weather & things to do
Vail in March
Vail warms up: highs climb to 37°F (3°C), from 29°F in February, with lows of 15°F (-9°C) and about 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 47/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 37°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 15°F (-9°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.0 in (52 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 47/100 · Fair
What March feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 37°F (3°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 15°F (-9°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.0 in (52 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 is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – September.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (March – May), which brings about 6.7 in (170 mm) in total.
- Comfort holds steady from February (47 → 47/100).
- March sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 15°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Vail in March
With highs near 37°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Lionshead Village
Vail's second base village, west of Vail Village, with the Eagle Bahn Gondola, shops and an outdoor ice rink.
Sweet Basil
Vail Village restaurant on Gore Creek Drive, serving modern American food since 1977.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 37°F.
Pepi's
Austrian restaurant and bar in the Gasthof Gramshammer, opened by ski racer Pepi Gramshammer in 1964.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Colorado Snowsports Museum
Museum and hall of fame for Colorado skiing, including the 10th Mountain Division soldiers who later helped found Vail.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 37°F.
Nearby in March
- Breckenridge in March~20 mi · highs 32°F, 2.0 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Aspen in March~39 mi · highs 38°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rocky Mountain NP in March~60 mi · highs 34°F, 1.9 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Denver in March~73 mi · highs 56°F, 1.3 in rain · 11°C (20°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~3,234 m to Vail's ~2,522 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.
Vail in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Vail?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 47/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – September. Expect highs of 37°F (3°C) and 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain or snow. March is inside the Dec – Mar window our Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen route recommends.
How cold is Vail in March?
Average highs are 37°F (3°C) and average lows 15°F (-9°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Vail in March?
Not much: about 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 22.6 in (573 mm).
What should I pack for Vail in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 15°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in March
- Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen Dec – Mar
Planning Vail 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.