Kings Canyon National Park in March
In March, Kings Canyon National Park averages a high of 45°F and a low of 22°F, with 6.4 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 37.1 inches of snowfall. About 14,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 11 hours 51 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 45° / 22°F
- Precipitation
- 6.4in
- Snow
- 37.1in
- Daylight
- 11h 51m
- Visitors
- 14,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (busy), September (busy) and October (moderate).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Independence, CA at 3,950 ft averages a March high of 69°F and a low of 39°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Lodgepole, CA, 20.2 miles from the park's center, 6,735 ft. Second station lower down: Independence, CA, 3,950 ft, 22.2 miles. 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 |
| Death Valley National Park | 83° / 57° | Very busy | Hot |
| Yosemite National Park | 57° / 34° | Quiet | Mild, wet |
| Pinnacles National Park | 68° / 38° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Channel Islands National Park | 68° / 49° | Busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Kings Canyon National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Kings Canyon · National parks to visit in March