Blue Ridge Parkway in March
In March, Blue Ridge Parkway averages a high of 53°F and a low of 31°F, with 4.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 3.1 inches of snowfall. About 1,060,000 people visit, the 9th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 11 hours 51 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 53° / 31°F
- Precipitation
- 4.9in
- Snow
- 3.1in
- Daylight
- 11h 51m
- Visitors
- 1,060,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: June (very busy) and October (very busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Elkin, NC at 910 ft averages a March high of 60°F and a low of 31°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Sparta 3.5 SSW, NC, 4.8 miles from the park's center, 3,011 ft. Second station lower down: Elkin, NC, 910 ft, 17 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in March
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park and Preserve | 52° / 31° | Moderate | Cool |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 59° / 35° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Congaree National Park | 69° / 43° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Shenandoah National Park | 55° / 32° | Quiet | Cool |
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 64° / 42° | Busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Blue Ridge Parkway on nps.gov
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