March · Alaska
Best time to visit Ketchikan in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ketchikan in March
Average temperature 2°C, 178 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
3.1/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 178 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Ketchikan scores 3.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 178 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ketchikan stacks totem poles and fishing docks along the Inside Passage, with Misty Fjords floatplane trips nearby.
March in Ketchikan: expect compromises
March averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 178 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.1/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ketchikan in March?
- In March, Ketchikan averages 2°C, 178 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.1/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Ketchikan?
- March earns a 3.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ketchikan in March?
- Expect about 178 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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