March · United States
Best time to visit Moab in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Moab in March
Average temperature 3°C, 43 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 57% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 43 mm
- Humidity
- 57%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Moab scores 7.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 43 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Moab sits between Arches and Canyonlands, the red-rock capital of Utah's canyon country.
March in Moab: strong conditions, 7th of 12
At 3°C (38°F) this is proper winter weather in March: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
With around 43 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Moab — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Moab in March?
- In March, Moab averages 3°C, 43 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Moab?
- March earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Moab in March?
- Expect about 43 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 57% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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