Early spring · Weather & things to do
Vermont in March
Vermont warms up: highs climb to 36°F (2°C), from 26°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
It's cold: daytime highs average just 36°F (2°C), so build the days around warm stops.
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).
- Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
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 Vermont in March
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Working cider mill selling fresh cider and warm cider donuts since 1974.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 36°F.
Ben & Jerry's Factory
Short factory tour with a tasting, plus the flavor graveyard on the hill.
Stowe Recreation Path
5.3-mile paved path along the West Branch River with mountain views and footbridges.
The Alchemist Brewery
Stowe taproom and shop of the brewery behind Heady Topper and Focal Banger.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Gold Brook Covered Bridge
Single-lane 1844 covered bridge, locally called Emily's Bridge, on a quiet back road outside Stowe.
Nearby in March
- Stowe in March~8 mi · highs 36°F, 2.9 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Woodstock in March~65 mi · highs 39°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in March~66 mi · highs 16°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 11°C (20°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in March~81 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 Vermont's ~245 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.
Vermont in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Vermont?
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. Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont 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).
Planning Vermont 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.