Olympic National Park in March
March at Olympic National Park averages a daytime high near 50°F and an overnight low around 35°F, with about 6.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.5× the park's average month, which makes March a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 35°F
- Average high
- 50°F
Range across the year: 33°F to 75°F
- Precipitation
- 6.9 in
- Daylight
- 11.6 hours
Roughly 4% of the park's yearly visitors come in March: about 125,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes March the 9th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the August peak (2.6×) and the December low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score March rates 51/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is May: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 42°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 15.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 50% 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 8.2-hour midwinter low and the 15.8-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 3,584,187 recreation visits, down 3.6% from 3,717,267 in 2024.
How March compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 44°F / 33°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 46 Fair |
| March | 50°F / 35°F | 0.5× Very quiet | 51 Fair |
| April | 56°F / 38°F | 0.5× Quiet | 63 Good |
All twelve months at Olympic, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in March 2027
The National Park Service lists these Olympic 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.
- Fairholme Campground (campground): closed all month (September 28, 2026 to April 22, 2027)
- South Beach Campground (campground): closed all month (September 28, 2026 to May 20, 2027)
Things to do at Olympic in March
The National Park Service tags 7 Olympic activities for spring. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Watch for Salmon at Salmon Cascades · 15-45 minutes
- Backpack in Olympic National Park · reservation required
- Go to the Beach
- See Madison Falls · 5-15 minutes
- Take a Pet-Friendly Hike
- Take a Short Hike Near the Visitor Center · 15-30 minutes
- Walk the Moments in Time Trail · 15-30 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
March averages a daytime high near 50°F and an overnight low around 35°F at Olympic National Park, with about 6.9 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 15.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
March is very quiet at Olympic National Park (about 0.5× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 51/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is December. March sits at about 0.5× the park's average, or 4% of annual visitation.
A typical March sees about 125,000 recreation visits at Olympic National Park, 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.