New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in March
In March, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve averages a high of 52°F and a low of 31°F, with 4.2 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 95,000 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 11 hours 50 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 52° / 31°F
- Precipitation
- 4.2in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 11h 50m
- Visitors
- 95,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy) and October (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Oak Hill, WV, 7.8 miles from the park's center, 2,040 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in March
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Parkway | 53° / 31° | Moderate | Cool |
| Shenandoah National Park | 55° / 32° | Quiet | Cool |
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park | 54° / 30° | Busy | Cool |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 59° / 35° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 57° / 39° | Busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve on nps.gov
All twelve months at New River Gorge · National parks to visit in March