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Rocky Mountains Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in March.

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Planning a journey to the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Rocky Mountains in March

The Rocky Mountains, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in the Rocky Mountains generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Leadville to 9°C (48°F) in Bozeman. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C (25°F) in Bozeman and -11°C (12°F) in Leadville. In many regions in the United States of America, March is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

For specific regional insights in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Estes Park with an average of 30 mm (1.2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Vail with 68 mm (2.7 in).

Explore the Rocky Mountains by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Rocky Mountains — and find the best time to visit. (based on Breckenridge)

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May12°C (54°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October10°C (50°F) November4°C (39°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Rocky Mountains in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Rocky Mountains.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Rocky Mountains

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Rocky Mountains (March)

Precipitation variation in the Rocky Mountains (March)

Breckenridge

In March Breckenridge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Breckenridge →

Park City

In March Park City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
242 hours
271 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Park City →

Estes Park

In March Estes Park generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Estes Park →

Aspen

In March Aspen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Aspen →

Bozeman

In March Bozeman generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Bozeman →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Rocky Mountains, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Rocky Mountains in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breckenridge 4°C (39°F) -10°C (14°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Park City 7°C (45°F) -5°C (23°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Estes Park 8°C (46°F) -5°C (23°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Aspen 6°C (43°F) -8°C (18°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Bozeman 9°C (48°F) -4°C (25°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Vail 5°C (41°F) -9°C (16°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

The Rocky Mountains weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in March?

March in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America brings poor weather. In Breckenridge, daytime temperatures are typically around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows hover near -10°C (14°F).

What is the average temperature in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in March?

Average temperatures in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America during March range from a nighttime low near -10°C (14°F) to a daytime high around 4°C (39°F) in Breckenridge.

Does the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in March?

Not particularly. Breckenridge averages just 55 mm (2.2 in) of snow/rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Breckenridge.

On average, the best time to visit the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Breckenridge. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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