Early spring · Weather & things to do
Wichita Mountains in March
Wichita Mountains warms up: highs climb to 65°F (18°C), from 54°F in February, with lows of 40°F (4°C) and about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain.
March opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 91/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (53 mm)
- Humidity
- 63%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 91/100 · Great
What March feels like
Days are mild at around 65°F (18°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 40°F (4°C), about 14°C (26°F) below the afternoon high.
About 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's March.
Plan around March
March is one of Wichita Mountains's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March & April and October & November.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (11°F) from February.
- Comfort improves from 75/100 in February to 91/100.
- March sits inside the Mar – May window our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 40°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Wichita Mountains in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Charons Garden Wilderness
Rugged boulder-strewn wilderness area with scrambles and canyons.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best spring–fall.
Riverside Cafe
Creekside patio cafe with fried catfish and burgers.
Why now March scores 91/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Medicine Park
Small cobblestone resort town on Medicine Creek, Oklahoma's first.
Why now Highs near 65°F and 2.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Forty Foot Hole
Granite gorge and pool on Cache Creek reached by short trail.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Starting point for maps, trail conditions and exhibits on the refuge's prairie and bison.
Nearby in March
- Oklahoma City in March~84 mi · highs 63°F, 2.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Lake Hefner in March~85 mi · highs 63°F, 2.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Dallas in March~175 mi · highs 68°F, 3.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Tulsa in March~182 mi · highs 62°F, 3.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Wichita Mountains in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Wichita Mountains?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 91/100. Expect highs of 65°F (18°C) and 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain. March is inside the Mar – May window our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends.
How hot is Wichita Mountains in March?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 40°F (4°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Wichita Mountains in March?
Not much: about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.4 in (773 mm).
What should I pack for Wichita Mountains in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 40°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Wichita Mountains
Routes in season in March
- Oklahoma Route 66 Mar – May
Planning Wichita Mountains in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.