Downtown Whitefish and the mountains in a historical 2006 photograph

Weather · March

Whitefish weather in March

Average highs of 43°F, lows of 23°F and 1.3 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is Whitefish’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 43°F and lows of 23°F. That is 9° warmer than February, and 11° below the yearly average high.

Average high
43°F
Average low
23°F
Precipitation
1.3 in
Wet days
10
Snow
8.0 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:51 AM · 7:41 PM

March across the year

  1. 29°16°Jan
  2. 34°16°Feb
  3. 43°23°Mar
  4. 53°30°Apr
  5. 64°39°May
  6. 70°45°Jun
  7. 81°50°Jul
  8. 80°48°Aug
  9. 69°40°Sep
  10. 53°31°Oct
  11. 38°24°Nov
  12. 29°18°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in March

  • Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 10 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 8 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

March is good for

What’s on in Whitefish in March

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A look around town before you go.

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A WALK AROUND TOWN

Whitefish Montana Downtown Walk | USA

A recorded city visit shared by Walking Beaver. This is not a live camera or current conditions report.

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A Whitefish-area travel Short shared by javbrod, including a side trip to Glacier National Park. The park is outside Whitefish.

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March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February34°F16°F1.3 in
March43°F23°F1.3 in
April53°F30°F1.6 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Whitefish and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Whitefish in March?

Average highs are 43°F and average lows 23°F, for a daily mean of 33°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Whitefish in March?

March averages 1.3 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 10th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Whitefish in March?

Yes, about 8.0 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Whitefish in March?

Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:51 AM and sets about 7:41 PM, for roughly 11.8 hours of daylight.

Is March a good time to visit Whitefish?

The mildest months for visiting are July, August, September. March is cold, with St. Patrick’s Day events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Whitefish station (2.1 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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