Juneau weather in March
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March in Juneau: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Juneau · #1298 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 50/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Juneau in March
Other months in Juneau
Juneau's forum is blunt that Southeast Alaska's weather changes hour by hour and no one can guess it days out — rain is possible in port regardless of the season. Regulars' standard packing list: proper rain gear, layers including a fleece, and a t-shirt for the occasional warm afternoon in the 60s°F.
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Juneau climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 4°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 133 mm / 5.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 30.9 cm / 12.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Juneau in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySpring break in United States(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Juneau's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherJuneau's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Juneau in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Eaglecrest ski season
5 Dec – 5 Apr · usuallyThe city runs its own ski hill on Douglas Island, open when the freezing level drops and usually weekends first. Maritime snow, rain at the base, no queues and nobody off a ship. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 31 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
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Juneau in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Juneau?
- March in Juneau: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Juneau on SeasonMap's comfort score (50/100).
- What is the weather like in Juneau in March?
- In March, Juneau averages a daily high of 4.3°C and a low of -3.3°C, with about 132.6 mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Juneau in March?
- Juneau has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in March.
- Does it snow in Juneau in March?
- Juneau sees roughly 30.9 cm of snowfall in March.