Minidoka National Historic Site in March
March at Minidoka National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 52°F and an overnight low around 29°F, with about 1.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes March a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 29°F
- Average high
- 52°F
Range across the year: 20°F to 89°F
- Precipitation
- 1.1 in
- Daylight
- 11.7 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in March: about 860 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2017 to 2025.
That makes March the 6th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (2.6×) and the December low (0.1×).
On our Best Time to Visit score March rates 53/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is May: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 41°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.9 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 58% 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 8.9-hour midwinter low and the 15.1-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 43,539 recreation visits, up 137.2% from 18,358 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 68%, 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 | 41°F / 23°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 48 Fair |
| March | 52°F / 29°F | 0.6× Quiet | 53 Fair |
| April | 59°F / 34°F | 0.5× Quiet | 64 Good |
All twelve months at Minidoka, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in March 2027
The National Park Service lists these Minidoka facilities as closed during March 2027. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Minidoka Visitor Center (visitor center): closed all month (September 29, 2026 to May 11, 2027)
Frequently Asked Questions
March averages a daytime high near 52°F and an overnight low around 29°F at Minidoka National Historic Site, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.9 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
March is quiet at Minidoka National Historic Site (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 53/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is December. March sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical March sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Minidoka National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2017–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2017–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.