Temperatures in March

It's cool in March in Mount Rainier National Park with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 8°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 4°C.

Max and Min Temperatures per Day

Daily Temperature in March in Mount Rainier National Park

This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Mount Rainier National Park in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.

Start of March

The month of March starts in Mount Rainier National Park with cold temperatures, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights close to 1°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.

Mid-March

By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 11°C, with nights close to 2°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Mount Rainier National Park will be around 11°C, with nights close to 3°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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Precipitation in March

In March, there is an average of 146 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. Of the total precipitation, about 257 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 55% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.

Precipitation Chance

This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Mount Rainier National Park. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.

Mount Rainier National Park in March		UK
Average Temperature	10°C	11°C
High Temp	12°C	14°C
Low Temp	8°C	8°C
Total Precipitation	146 mm	55 mm
Rainy Days	17 days	9 days
Total Snowfall	257 cm	1,7 cm
Snowy Days	25 days	1 day

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Is March a good time to visit Mount Rainier National Park?

After some sun? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Mount Rainier National Park. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Temperature records for Mount Rainier National Park in March

With 22°C, Mount Rainier National Park hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -11°C to a high of 11°C.

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Daily Temperature in March in Mount Rainier National Park

This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Mount Rainier National Park, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.

Daily Precipitation in March in Mount Rainier National Park

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Mount Rainier National Park, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 17 days of rain in Mount Rainier National Park.

Daily Precipitation in March in Mount Rainier National Park

Daily Snowfall in March in Mount Rainier National Park

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Mount Rainier National Park, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.

Daily UV Index in March in Mount Rainier National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Mount Rainier National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Temperature in March in Mount Rainier National Park Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in March in Mount Rainier National Park, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.

Total Precipitation in March in Mount Rainier National Park Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Mount Rainier National Park, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.

Snowfall in March in Mount Rainier National Park per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Mount Rainier National Park, measured in centimetres, over the past years.

Snowfall in March in Mount Rainier National Park over the past years

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Daily climate in March for Mount Rainier National Park

Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Mount Rainier National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

Average Weather in Mount Rainier National Park by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mount Rainier National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.