The weather in March in Grand Canyon

It's cool in March in Grand Canyon with an average temperature of 12°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and -2°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Grand Canyon, Arizona. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 23°C in 2015, Grand Canyon reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -21°C to a highest value of 5°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In March, there is an average of 34 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 12 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in March for Grand Canyon

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Grand Canyon. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Grand Canyon New York
Average temperature 12°C 11°C
Max. temperature 15°C 14°C
Min. temperature -6°C -5°C
Total precipitation 34 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 6 days 10 days
Total snowfall 12 cm 7 cm
Snowy days 5 days 4 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Grand Canyon with cool temps, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights around -5°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 13°C, with nights around -3°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Grand Canyon is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about -4°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in Grand Canyon, Arizona. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Grand Canyon

Temperature in March in Grand Canyon over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Grand Canyon, Arizona. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in Grand Canyon

Total precipitation in March in Grand Canyon over the years

Daily Snowfall in March in Grand Canyon

Snowfall in March in Grand Canyon per year

Daily UV index in March in Grand Canyon

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Grand Canyon, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Grand Canyon by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Grand Canyon. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.