Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument in March
March at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument averages a daytime high near 65°F and an overnight low around 31°F, with about 1.2" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.2× the park's average month, which makes March a busy month here.
- Average low
- 31°F
- Average high
- 65°F
Range across the year: 21°F to 97°F
- Precipitation
- 1.2 in
- Daylight
- 11.7 hours
Roughly 10% of the park's yearly visitors come in March: about 660 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes March the 5th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the October peak (2×) and the January low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score March rates 47/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is April: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 48°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 10.9 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 28% of annual visitors, choosing March instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 11.7 hours of daylight in March to explore — between the 9.6-hour midwinter low and the 14.4-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2022 drew 7,520 recreation visits, down 21.1% from 9,526 in 2021.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 47.3%, so a March visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How March compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 55°F / 24°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 56 Fair |
| March | 65°F / 31°F | 1.2× Busy | 47 Fair |
| April | 73°F / 40°F | 1.1× Average | 61 Good |
All twelve months at Alibates Flint Quarries, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
March averages a daytime high near 65°F and an overnight low around 31°F at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, with about 1.2 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 10.9 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
March is busy at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (about 1.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 47/100. Our recommended month is April.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is January. March sits at about 1.2× the park's average, or 10% of annual visitation.
A typical March sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.