Early spring · Weather & things to do
White Mountains in March
White Mountains warms up: highs climb to 16°F (-9°C), from 7°F in February, with lows of -1°F (-18°C) and about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 43/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 16°F (-9°C)
- Avg low
- -1°F (-18°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.0 in (76 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What March feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 16°F (-9°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of -1°F (-18°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 3.0 in (76 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 July & August.
- Comfort holds steady from February (43 → 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 -1°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.0 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in White Mountains in March
With highs near 16°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing
Brewpub on the main road into North Conway, serving smoked barbecue with its own beers.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 16°F.
Jackson XC
Nonprofit cross-country ski center with a large groomed trail network running right through Jackson village.
Wildcat Mountain
Ski area in Pinkham Notch with direct views across to Mount Washington and Tuckerman Ravine.
Honeymoon Bridge
Red 1876 covered bridge over the Ellis River that serves as the entrance to Jackson village.
Crawford Notch State Park
Steep mountain pass carrying US-302 between granite walls, with frozen waterfalls and snowshoe trails in winter.
Nearby in March
- Vermont in March~66 mi · highs 36°F, 2.9 in rain or snow · 11°C (20°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Portland, Maine in March~67 mi · highs 38°F, 4.3 in rain · 13°C (23°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Stowe in March~70 mi · highs 36°F, 2.9 in rain or snow · 11°C (20°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Woodstock in March~75 mi · highs 39°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 13°C (23°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~488 m to White Mountains's ~1,891 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.
White Mountains in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit White Mountains?
It's middling, scoring 43/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 69. Expect highs of 16°F (-9°C) and 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain or snow. March is inside the Dec – Mar window our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends.
How cold is White Mountains in March?
Average highs are 16°F (-9°C) and average lows -1°F (-18°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in White Mountains in March?
Some: about 3.0 in (76 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 47.3 in (1201 mm).
What should I pack for White Mountains in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around -1°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.0 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on White Mountains
Routes in season in March
- Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains Dec – Mar
Planning White Mountains in March?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.