Channel Islands National Park in March
In March, Channel Islands National Park averages a high of 68°F and a low of 49°F, with 3.2 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 23,000 people visit, the 7th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 11 hours 52 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 68° / 49°F
- Precipitation
- 3.2in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 11h 52m
- Visitors
- 23,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (busy), September (busy) and October (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Santa Barbara, CA, 27.5 miles from the park's center, 16 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in March
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia National Park | 45° / 22° | Quiet | Cool |
| Pinnacles National Park | 68° / 38° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 45° / 22° | Quiet | Cool |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 74° / 49° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Death Valley National Park | 83° / 57° | Very busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Channel Islands National Park on nps.gov
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