Bryce Canyon City, UT weather in March
Expect chilly, snowy weather in Bryce Canyon City in March, with highs near 46°F and lows near 23°F. Rain or snow falls on about 6 days. Snowfall averages about 13.2 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 13.2 in
- snow on the ground 23 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 41°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:59 am / 6:21 pm | 7:15 am / 7:50 pm |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 12.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below30 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more23 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 1.3 in; a dry March brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 2.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 13.2 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202017: average high 51°F
- Coolest March1991: average high 37°F
- Wettest March2006: 3.9 in
- Driest March1997: 0.08 in
- Highest reading67°F (March 30, 2015)
- Lowest reading-4°F (March 8, 1998)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 46°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 23°F | 29°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 12.0 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +7°F from February and +8°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Springdale, UT57 mi · high 66°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Las Vegas, NV194 mi · high 71°F · 3 wet days
How Bryce Canyon City ranks in March
- Normal high312th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 7 in Utah
- Wet days78th driest of 378
What to pack for Bryce Canyon City in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 46°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 23 days
- A hat and gloves – about 30 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 944 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bryce Canyon City in March?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -4°F (most recently on March 8, 1998).
Does it rain a lot in Bryce Canyon City in March?
About 6 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.3 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (3.9 in); the driest was in 1997 (0.08 in).
Does it snow in Bryce Canyon City in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 13.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 23 days.
Is March a good time to visit Bryce Canyon City?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bryce Canyon City (44 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs (USC00421008), 2.4 mi SSW of the city center, 7,890 ft (228 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).