World War I Memorial in March
March at World War I 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 1.3× the park's average month, which makes March a busy month here.
- Average low
- 39°F
- Average high
- 57°F
Range across the year: 30°F to 90°F
- Precipitation
- 3.5 in
- Snowfall
- 2 in
- Daylight
- 11.7 hours
Roughly 11% of the park's yearly visitors come in March: about 105,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2021 to 2025.
That makes March the 4th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the April peak (1.5×) and the January low (0.4×).
On our Best Time to Visit score March rates 29/100 ("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 3.4 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 27% 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 838,999 recreation visits, down 22.7% from 1,084,897 in 2024.
How March compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 48°F / 32°F | 0.5× Quiet | 42 Poor |
| March | 57°F / 39°F | 1.3× Busy | 29 Poor |
| April | 68°F / 48°F | 1.5× Busy | 39 Poor |
All twelve months at World War I Memorial, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
March averages a daytime high near 57°F and an overnight low around 39°F at World War I 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 3.4 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
March is busy at World War I Memorial (about 1.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 29/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is April and the quietest is January. March sits at about 1.3× the park's average, or 11% of annual visitation.
A typical March sees about 105,000 recreation visits at World War I Memorial, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2021–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2021–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.