Month guide · Salt Lake City · United States
Salt Lake City in March
What March is really like in Salt Lake City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Salt Lake City. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Spring skiing with longer, sunnier days; valley weather swings between snow and mild sun.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Salt Lake City: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with February (6°C (43°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:40
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:34
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
Winter (December–March). Powder skiing within 40 minutes of the city; cold, sometimes smoggy valley days and busy holiday weeks.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Salt Lake City, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Downtown
FamilySearch Library
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- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · University and East Bench
Natural History Museum of Utah
In the copper-clad Rio Tinto Center on the foothills, the museum's Past Worlds hall displays one of the world's largest collections of horned dinosaur skulls alongside other Utah fossils.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
- History
Religious site · Downtown
Cathedral of the Madeleine
Visit on a sunny afternoon for the windows, and check the cathedral's choir schedule for free concerts.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Art
Historic site · Downtown
Beehive House
Brigham Young's 1850s official residence, topped with a beehive symbol of industry, is preserved with period furnishings.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 1°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
It is one of the best months to visit Salt Lake City. Spring skiing with longer, sunnier days; valley weather swings between snow and mild sun.
+How warm is Salt Lake City in March?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Salt Lake City in March?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.