March · Alaska
Best time to visit Valdez in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Valdez in March
Average temperature -5°C, 122 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
2.5/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -5°C
- Rainfall
- 122 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Valdez scores 2.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around -5°C, 122 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Valdez sits beneath steep Chugach peaks with waterfall-lined fjords, heli-ski terrain, and Prince William Sound cruises.
March in Valdez: expect compromises
March averages -5°C (23°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 122 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 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 5.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Valdez in March?
- In March, Valdez averages -5°C, 122 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Valdez?
- March earns a 2.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Valdez in March?
- Expect about 122 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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