Badlands National Park weather in March
March in Badlands National Park: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Badlands National Park · #259 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Badlands National Park climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 9°C / 48°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 38 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 57% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 21.7 cm / 8.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Badlands National Park in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Badlands National Park?
- March in Badlands National Park: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Badlands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Badlands National Park in March?
- In March, Badlands National Park averages a daily high of 9.1°C and a low of -3.9°C, with about 37.7 mm of rain over roughly 6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Badlands National Park in March?
- Badlands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in March.
- Does it snow in Badlands National Park in March?
- Badlands National Park sees roughly 21.7 cm of snowfall in March.