Little River Canyon National Preserve in March
March at Little River Canyon National Preserve averages a daytime high near 65°F and an overnight low around 42°F, with about 5.3" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.9× the park's average month, which makes March an average month here.
- Average low
- 42°F
- Average high
- 65°F
Range across the year: 32°F to 91°F
- Precipitation
- 5.3 in
- Daylight
- 11.7 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in March: about 50,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2003 to 2025.
That makes March the 8th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.6×) and the January low (0.5×).
On our Best Time to Visit score March rates 53/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 54°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6.3 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 35% 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 9.7-hour midwinter low and the 14.3-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 781,518 recreation visits, up 2.4% from 763,209 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 40.8%, so a March visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How March compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 57°F / 36°F | 0.6× Quiet | 53 Fair |
| March | 65°F / 42°F | 0.9× Average | 53 Fair |
| April | 74°F / 50°F | 1.0× Average | 62 Good |
All twelve months at Little River Canyon, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
March averages a daytime high near 65°F and an overnight low around 42°F at Little River Canyon National Preserve, with about 5.3 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6.3 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
March is average at Little River Canyon National Preserve (about 0.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 53/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. March sits at about 0.9× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical March sees about 50,000 recreation visits at Little River Canyon National Preserve, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2003–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2003–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.