Canyonlands National Park in March
In March, Canyonlands National Park averages a high of 59°F and a low of 30°F, with 0.6 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 2.2 inches of snowfall. About 75,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 11 hours 50 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 59° / 30°F
- Precipitation
- 0.6in
- Snow
- 2.2in
- Daylight
- 11h 50m
- Visitors
- 75,000
- Crowds
- Busy
March is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with busy crowds.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Canyonlands-the Needles, UT, 9.8 miles from the park's center, 4,906 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in March
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arches National Park | 62° / 37° | Busy | Mild |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 57° / 34° | Moderate | Mild |
| Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 63° / 36° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 51° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 49° / 23° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Canyonlands National Park on nps.gov
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