Devils Tower National Monument in March
March at Devils Tower National Monument averages a daytime high near 47°F and an overnight low around 21°F, with about 1.1" of precipitation and roughly 7" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.2× the park's average month, which makes March a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 21°F
- Average high
- 47°F
Range across the year: 8°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 1.1 in
- Snowfall
- 7 in
- Daylight
- 11.6 hours
Roughly 2% of the park's yearly visitors come in March: roughly 7,800 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes March the 8th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (2.9×) and the January low (0.1×).
On our Best Time to Visit score March rates 7/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 34°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.5 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 67% 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 11.6 hours of daylight in March to explore — between the 8.6-hour midwinter low and the 15.4-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 515,303 recreation visits, down 4.7% from 540,890 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 8.6%, 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 | 37°F / 11°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 4 Poor |
| March | 47°F / 21°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 7 Poor |
| April | 57°F / 29°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 54 Fair |
All twelve months at Devils Tower, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in March 2027
The National Park Service lists these Devils Tower facilities as closed during March 2027. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Belle Fourche River Campground (campground): closed all month (October 15, 2026 to May 15, 2027)
Things to do at Devils Tower in March
The National Park Service tags 8 Devils Tower activities for spring. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Eat Lunch at the Devils Tower Picnic Area · 1-2 hours
- Hike Joyner Ridge Trail · 1-2 hours
- Hike South Side Trail · 0-30 minutes
- Hike the Red Beds Loop Trail · 2-3 hours
- Hike Valley View Trail · 0-30 minutes
- Stargaze at Joyner Ridge
- Walk the Tower Trail Loop · 40 minutes
- Watch for Wildlife at Prairie Dog Town
Frequently Asked Questions
March averages a daytime high near 47°F and an overnight low around 21°F at Devils Tower National Monument, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation and roughly 7 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
March is very quiet at Devils Tower National Monument (about 0.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 7/100. Our recommended month is September. March draws about 19% of the visits Devils Tower sees in an average month. Numbers that low usually mean limited access: closed roads, closed facilities or deep-winter conditions. The count alone does not say which, so check the park's current conditions before planning around March.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. March sits at about 0.2× the park's average, or 2% of annual visitation.
A typical March sees about 8,000 recreation visits at Devils Tower 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.