Grand Teton in March: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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March is a quiet month with trade-offs at Grand Teton National Park: crowds run 9% of the July peak (64,755 average visits). Weather: highs average 39°F and lows 12°F, with 2.3″ of precipitation and 11.9 hours of daylight. Roads and services are only partly open this month — see the access note below. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

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Bring for Grand Teton in March

Insulated parka + thermal base layersSee it on AmazonWhy: average lows of 12°F.
Packable rain jacketSee it on AmazonWhy: 2.3″ of precipitation is normal this month.
Traction devices (microspikes) and gaitersSee it on AmazonWhy: 22″ normal snowfall.

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Partial access: Teton Park Road is closed to vehicles roughly November–April (it becomes a ski/snowshoe route); US-26/89/191 through the park stays open. Current NPS conditions →

Grand Teton in March: what the park service says

March still brings about 20 inches of snow to Moose on average, with afternoons near 39°F. Colter Bay, Antelope Flats Road and the Taggart Lake area are among the park's suggested places to ski or snowshoe, and the ranger snowshoe hikes usually run until mid-March. Check bighorn sheep winter zones and wildlife closures before heading into the backcountry.

Source: NPS 1, NPS 2, checked 2026-11-05.

Granite mountains with a cloudy blue sky and green and yellow trees and plants in the foreground — Grand Teton National Park — photo: NPS Photo/Tobiason (public-domain NPS media)

Crowds in March

Grand Teton averages 64,755 recreation visits in March — 9% of what July, the peak month, draws. Trailheads and parking fill accordingly — crowds are thin by this park's standards.

Average visits (March)

64,755 (mean 2021–2025, NPS)

Share of the year

1.8% of annual visitation

vs. peak (July)

Weather & daylight

Days are cold (highs average 39°F), and nights are frigid (lows average 12°F). Average precipitation is 2.3″ for the month. Normal snowfall is 22″ — expect snow on the ground. Mid-month daylight runs 11.9 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station MORAN 5WNW, WY US (6 mi from park coordinates, 6,805 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of March.

What to pack for Grand Teton in March

Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.

Insulated parka + thermal base layers — average lows of 12°F
Packable rain jacket — 2.3″ of precipitation is normal this month
Traction devices (microspikes) and gaiters — 22″ normal snowfall (compare other options)
Insulated, waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 22″ of snow is normal this month
Bear spray — recommended by the park in grizzly country (check current park regulations before you carry)

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If your dates are flexible, consider shifting: The computed best months for Grand Teton are April and May.

Also at their best in March

Other parks whose computed March verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:

Great Basin in March — 10% of peak crowds, highs 48°F, score 81/100
Shenandoah in March — 23% of peak crowds, highs 55°F, score 78/100
Wind Cave in March — 15% of peak crowds, highs 50°F, score 78/100
Mesa Verde in March — 17% of peak crowds, highs 47°F, score 77/100

Common questions

Is Grand Teton crowded in March?

No — March is one of the quieter months: 9% of the July peak, averaging 64,755 visits (NPS, 2021–2025). See every month at Grand Teton.

What is the weather like in Grand Teton in March?

Average highs of 39°F, lows of 12°F, 2.3″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, MORAN 5WNW, WY US station). Compare it with other national parks in March.

What should I pack for Grand Teton in March?

Insulated parka + thermal base layers; Packable rain jacket; Traction devices (microspikes) and gaiters — the full weather-computed list is on this page. Going in April instead? Grand Teton in April has its own list.

Is everything open at Grand Teton in March?

Teton Park Road is closed to vehicles roughly November–April (it becomes a ski/snowshoe route); US-26/89/191 through the park stays open. Always check the park's live NPS alerts for current conditions.

See also: the best national parks to visit in March · Last verified 2026-09-24