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Visit Yellowstone
in March?

Tough conditions in March. Consider July if possible.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 44.43°N 110.59°W
30°FMax temperature
45%Rainy days
10.0hSunshine / day

Yellowstone weather in March

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°F – 30°F
🌧 Rainy days
45% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)

Should you visit Yellowstone in March?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.

❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 45%
🌡 Temperature : ░░░░░░░░░░ 30°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.0h/d

Our take: March brings a challenging climate (4.1/10). July offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.

Yellowstone in March by trip type

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Yellowstone. Temperatures rise (-1°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

All months for Yellowstone

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
❄️ January10°F21°F37%0.1in7.0h4.0/10
❄️ February10°F21°F50%0.1in7.4h3.0/10
❄️ March16°F30°F45%0.1in10.0h4.1/10
🌨️ April21°F37°F45%0.1in11.8h4.3/10
🌦️ May28°F46°F40%0.1in13.3h5.5/10
⛅ June37°F59°F31%0.1in14.8h7.2/10
🌤️ July46°F72°F28%0.0in14.8h8.5/10
🌤️ August48°F70°F29%0.1in13.0h7.9/10
⛅ September41°F61°F30%0.1in11.7h7.1/10
🌦️ October30°F43°F38%0.1in10.0h4.3/10
❄️ November19°F30°F39%0.1in8.0h4.0/10
❄️ December10°F23°F42%0.1in5.9h3.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Yellowstone averages 30°F, 45% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.1/10. See methodology →

March vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:

FAQ — Yellowstone in March

Is March a good time to visit Yellowstone?
March is not recommended for Yellowstone (score 4.1/10). With 45% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine, consider July (8.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Yellowstone in March?
It's cool with 30°F daytime and 16°F at night. 10.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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