Badlands National Park in March
In March, Badlands National Park averages a high of 50°F and a low of 22°F, with 0.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 5.5 inches of snowfall. About 25,000 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 11 hours 47 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 50° / 22°F
- Precipitation
- 0.9in
- Snow
- 5.5in
- Daylight
- 11h 47m
- Visitors
- 25,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Wasta, SD, 16.4 miles from the park's center, 2,328 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in March
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial | 44° / 25° | Quiet | Cool |
| Wind Cave National Park | 50° / 24° | Quiet | Cool |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 44° / 18° | Quiet | Cool |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 42° / 14° | Quiet | Cool |
| Yellowstone National Park | 35° / 8° | Quiet | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Badlands National Park on nps.gov
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