Pullman National Historical Park in March
March at Pullman National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 48°F and an overnight low around 32°F, with about 2.7" of precipitation and roughly 6" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes March a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 32°F
- Average high
- 48°F
Range across the year: 20°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 2.7 in
- Snowfall
- 6 in
- Daylight
- 11.7 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in March: roughly 2,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2023 to 2025.
That makes March the 8th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.5×) and the December low (0.5×).
On our Best Time to Visit score March rates 34/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 40°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 36% 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-hour midwinter low and the 15-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 31,961 recreation visits, up 9.4% from 29,218 in 2023.
How March compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 37°F / 23°F | 0.6× Quiet | 41 Poor |
| March | 48°F / 32°F | 0.8× Quiet | 34 Poor |
| April | 60°F / 42°F | 1.1× Average | 46 Fair |
All twelve months at Pullman, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Pullman in March
The National Park Service tags 7 Pullman activities for spring. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Explore the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum · 30-120 minutes
- Visit the Friends of Pullman National Historical Park Pullman Exhibit Hall · 15-60 minutes
- Become a Pullman Junior Ranger · 30-60 minutes
- Take a Pullman Ranger-Guided Tour · 45-60 minutes · reservation required
- Take a Self-Guided Tour of Pullman · 15-90 minutes
- View the Hotel Florence · 5-20 minutes
- Visit the National Park Service Pullman Visitor Center
Frequently Asked Questions
March averages a daytime high near 48°F and an overnight low around 32°F at Pullman National Historical Park, with about 2.7 inches of precipitation and roughly 6 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
March is quiet at Pullman National Historical Park (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 34/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is December. March sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical March sees about 2,000 recreation visits at Pullman National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2023–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2023–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.