March · Alaska
Best time to visit Mendenhall Glacier in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mendenhall Glacier in March
Average temperature -5°C, 229 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
1.3/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -5°C
- Rainfall
- 229 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Mendenhall Glacier scores 1.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around -5°C, 229 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mendenhall Glacier flows from the Juneau Icefield to a turquoise lake with boardwalks minutes from Alaska's capital.
March in Mendenhall Glacier — the hardest end of the year
March averages -5°C (24°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 229 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 6.5/10 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.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 5.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mendenhall Glacier in March?
- In March, Mendenhall Glacier averages -5°C, 229 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.3/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Mendenhall Glacier?
- March earns a 1.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mendenhall Glacier in March?
- Expect about 229 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
Curated in Mendenhall Glacier
Tickets & experiences
Things to do in Mendenhall Glacier
Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.