Grand Canyon National Park in March
In March, Grand Canyon National Park averages a high of 54°F and a low of 25°F, with 1.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 8.1 inches of snowfall. About 360,000 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 11 hours 51 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 54° / 25°F
- Precipitation
- 1.9in
- Snow
- 8.1in
- Daylight
- 11h 51m
- Visitors
- 360,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (very busy), May (very busy) and October (very busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Phantom Rch, AZ at 2,530 ft averages a March high of 73°F and a low of 46°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Grand Canyon NP 2, AZ, 19.6 miles from the park's center, 6,785 ft. Second station lower down: Phantom Rch, AZ, 2,530 ft, 18.1 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in March
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion National Park | 66° / 39° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 46° / 23° | Quiet | Cool |
| Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 63° / 36° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area | 72° / 49° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 57° / 34° | Moderate | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Grand Canyon National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Grand Canyon · National parks to visit in March