How Crowded Is Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in March?
March runs about 1.5× Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial's average month, which makes it a busy month here — roughly 12% of the park's yearly visitors come in March.
In a typical March the park sees about 86,000 recreation visits, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2020 to 2025.
It is the single busiest month of the year at Dwight D. Eisenhower; February, the quietest, runs only about 0.6× the average — a 3-to-1 swing between high and low season.
On our Best Time to Visit score March rates 20/100 ("Poor"), versus the top-rated September at 73/100 — pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
Typical March weather, from 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals at the nearest station, averages a daytime high near 57°F and an overnight low around 39°F, with about 3.5" of precipitation and roughly 2" of snow.
That average of about 48°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter.
Because June, July and August together draw about 27% 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 9.3-hour midwinter low and the 14.7-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 676,062 recreation visits, down 7.6% from 731,476 in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
March is busy at Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (about 1.5× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor". The single best month overall is September.
The busiest month is March and the quietest is February. March sits at about 1.5× the park's average, or 12% of annual visitation.
A typical March sees about 86,000 recreation visits at Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2020–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2020–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-07-14.