Ice Age National Scenic Trail in March
March at Ice Age National Scenic Trail averages a daytime high near 41°F and an overnight low around 21°F, with about 1.9" of precipitation and roughly 8" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes March a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 21°F
- Average high
- 41°F
Range across the year: 7°F to 82°F
- Precipitation
- 1.9 in
- Snowfall
- 8 in
- Daylight
- 11.6 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in March: roughly 1,800 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2024 to 2025.
That makes March the 9th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.8×) and the February low (0.6×).
On our Best Time to Visit score March rates 42/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 31°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 33% 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 8.7-hour midwinter low and the 15.3-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 29,125 recreation visits, down 2% from 29,711 in 2024.
How March compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 30°F / 10°F | 0.6× Quiet | 44 Poor |
| March | 41°F / 21°F | 0.7× Quiet | 42 Poor |
| April | 55°F / 33°F | 0.7× Quiet | 54 Fair |
All twelve months at Ice Age, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
March averages a daytime high near 41°F and an overnight low around 21°F at Ice Age National Scenic Trail, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation and roughly 8 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
March is quiet at Ice Age National Scenic Trail (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 42/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is February. March sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical March sees about 2,000 recreation visits at Ice Age National Scenic Trail, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2024–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2024–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.