Federal Hall National Memorial in March
March at Federal Hall National Memorial averages a daytime high near 50°F and an overnight low around 36°F, with about 4.3" of precipitation and roughly 5" of snow. Visitation runs about 1× the park's average month, which makes March an average month here.
- Average low
- 36°F
- Average high
- 50°F
Range across the year: 28°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 4.3 in
- Snowfall
- 5 in
- Daylight
- 11.7 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in March: about 15,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes March the 6th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.5×) and the January low (0.5×).
On our Best Time to Visit score March rates 28/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 43°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 5.4 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 34% 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 9.1-hour midwinter low and the 14.9-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 63,314 recreation visits, down 17.5% from 76,750 in 2023.
How March compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 42°F / 30°F | 0.6× Quiet | 40 Poor |
| March | 50°F / 36°F | 1.0× Average | 28 Poor |
| April | 62°F / 46°F | 1.3× Busy | 41 Poor |
All twelve months at Federal Hall, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
March averages a daytime high near 50°F and an overnight low around 36°F at Federal Hall National Memorial, with about 4.3 inches of precipitation and roughly 5 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 5.4 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
March is average at Federal Hall National Memorial (about 1.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 28/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. March sits at about 1.0× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical March sees about 15,000 recreation visits at Federal Hall National Memorial, 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.