Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in March
March at Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial 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. Visitation runs about 1.5× the park's average month, which makes March a busy month here.
- Average low
- 39°F
- Average high
- 57°F
Range across the year: 30°F to 90°F
- Precipitation
- 3.5 in
- Snowfall
- 2 in
- Daylight
- 11.7 hours
Roughly 12% of the park's yearly visitors come in March: about 86,000 recreation visits in a typical year, 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"). Our recommended month is September: 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 2.9 miles from the park.
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.
How March compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 48°F / 32°F | 0.6× Quiet | 45 Fair |
| March | 57°F / 39°F | 1.5× Busy | 20 Poor |
| April | 68°F / 48°F | 1.5× Busy | 39 Poor |
All twelve months at Dwight D. Eisenhower, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
March averages a daytime high near 57°F and an overnight low around 39°F at Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation and roughly 2 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.9 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
March is busy at Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (about 1.5× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 20/100. Our recommended month 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 2026-10-11.