Skip to main content
WhenToVisitParks

Lincoln Memorial in March

Average1.1× average month · best-time score 32/100

March at Lincoln 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 1.1× the park's average month, which makes March an average month here.

Average low
39°F
Average high
57°F

Range across the year: 30°F to 90°F

Crowds
1.1× averageAverage
  1. J
  2. F
  3. M
  4. A
  5. M
  6. J
  7. J
  8. A
  9. S
  10. O
  11. N
  12. D
Precipitation
3.5 in
Snowfall
2 in
Daylight
11.7 hours

Roughly 9% of the park's yearly visitors come in March: about 658,000 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 (1.3×) and the January low (0.6×).

On our Best Time to Visit score March rates 32/100 ("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 3 miles from the park.

Because June, July and August together draw about 30% 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 7,743,295 recreation visits, down 8.7% from 8,479,349 in 2024.

Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 10.1%, so a March visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.

How March compares with the months around it

MonthAvg high / lowCrowdsBest-time score
February48°F / 32°F0.6× Quiet45 Fair
March57°F / 39°F1.1× Average32 Poor
April68°F / 48°F1.3× Busy40 Poor

All twelve months at Lincoln Memorial, with the best time to visit.

Reviewed by WhenToVisitParks Editorial Team · Updated

Frequently Asked Questions

March averages a daytime high near 57°F and an overnight low around 39°F at Lincoln 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 3 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.

March is average at Lincoln Memorial (about 1.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 32/100. Our recommended month is September.

The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. March sits at about 1.1× the park's average, or 9% of annual visitation.

A typical March sees about 658,000 recreation visits at Lincoln Memorial, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.

Where to stay near Lincoln Memorial in March

Booking a March trip to Lincoln Memorial? Compare hotels, cabins and vacation rentals near the park with live March availability and prices.

Top-rated places to stay near Lincoln Memorial

Prices for Oct 30–Nov 1, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.

Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.

Visiting Lincoln Memorial in March?

Get crowd forecasts and lodging deals for Lincoln Memorial by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

← FebruaryAll months at Lincoln MemorialWhere to stay near Lincoln MemorialApril →

See the full ranking of the best national parks to visit in March.

Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.