Alaska (Skagway) · March
Low seasonUSA · North America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 0° (32°)-13– (9–)7 (45) | 1° (34°)-10– (14–)7 (45) | 4° (39°)-5– (23–)10 (50) | 9° (48°)4– (39–)16 (61) | 15° (59°)8– (46–)23 (73) | 17° (63°)11– (52–)25 (77) | 18° (64°)13– (55–)24 (75) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)24 (75) | 14° (57°)9– (48–)19 (66) | 9° (48°)4– (39–)14 (57) | 3° (37°)-6– (21–)8 (46) | 1° (34°)-9– (16–)7 (45) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | -4° (25°)-17– (1–)4 (39) | -4° (25°)-13– (9–)3 (37) | -2° (28°)-11– (12–)3 (37) | 2° (36°)-4– (25–)6 (43) | 7° (45°)1– (34–)11 (52) | 11° (52°)5– (41–)13 (55) | 12° (54°)8– (46–)14 (57) | 12° (54°)7– (45–)14 (57) | 9° (48°)3– (37–)13 (55) | 5° (41°)-2– (28–)9 (48) | -1° (30°)-10– (14–)6 (43) | -3° (27°)-12– (10–)3 (37) |
☀️Sunshine | 1h UV 1 | 3h UV 2 | 5h UV 4 | 7h UV 5 | 7h UV 6 | 5h UV 6 | 4h UV 5 | 3h UV 4 | 2h UV 3 | 2h UV 2 | 2h UV 1 | 1h UV 0 |
🌊Water Temp | 4° (39°) | 4° (39°) | 3° (37°) | 4° (39°) | 7° (45°) | 10° (50°) | 13° (55°) | 13° (55°) | 12° (54°) | 10° (50°) | 8° (46°) | 6° (43°) |
🌧Rain Days | 7d61mm (2.4") | 4d35mm (1.4") | 5d39mm (1.5") | 5d33mm (1.3") | 4d30mm (1.2") | 5d29mm (1.1") | 6d42mm (1.7") | 8d63mm (2.5") | 11d101mm (4.0") | 10d98mm (3.8") | 8d65mm (2.6") | 7d74mm (2.9") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
March in Alaska (Skagway) is on the cool side — with highs around 4°C (39°F) it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 4°C (39°F) during the day and drop to -2°C (28°F) at night — warm layers recommended. Peaks reach around 10°C (50°F), the coldest nights around -11°C (12°F) — frost does occur. With 5 sunshine hours per day and 5 rain days (39 mm (1.5 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. At 3°C (37°F), the water is still quite cool in March — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
A gold-rush town in hibernation: the main street lies silent, snow and frost cover the wooden fronts, and the surrounding mountains stand white. Winter storms whistle through the valley, and on clear days the sky glitters. Only a small community stays, and visitors are rare.
Packing list for Alaska (Skagway) in March
- Winter coat
- Thermal clothing and warm layers
- Hat, scarf and gloves
- Warm, waterproof shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit Alaska (Skagway)?
- March is not an optimal month for Alaska (Skagway) (Score: 43/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Alaska (Skagway) in March?
- In March, Alaska (Skagway) sees daily highs of 4°C (39°F). Nights cool to -2°C (28°F), with a daily average of 1°C (34°F). Peaks reach around 10°C (50°F), the coldest nights around -11°C (12°F) — frost does occur.
- How much rain falls in Alaska (Skagway) in March?
- In March, Alaska (Skagway) receives an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Alaska (Skagway) get in March?
- Alaska (Skagway) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in March — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Alaska (Skagway) in March?
- Water temperature in Alaska (Skagway) in March averages 3°C (37°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
