Theodore Roosevelt in March: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
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March is a quiet month with trade-offs at Theodore Roosevelt National Park: crowds run 6% of the July peak (9,332 average visits). Weather: highs average 44°F and lows 18°F, with 0.6″ of precipitation and 11.8 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
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Crowds in March
Theodore Roosevelt averages 9,332 recreation visits in March — 6% of what July, the peak month, draws. That crowd level sets the tone for parking, permits and lodging — crowds are thin by this park's standards.
Weather & daylight
It is properly cold (highs average 44°F), and nights are frigid (lows average 18°F). It is typically dry (0.6″ of precipitation). Mid-month daylight runs 11.8 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station MEDORA, ND US (5 mi from park coordinates, 2,268 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of March.
What to pack for Theodore Roosevelt in March
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Insulated parka + thermal base layers — average lows of 18°F
- Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month
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Want quieter or kinder conditions? The computed best months for Theodore Roosevelt are April and May.
Also at their best in March
Other parks whose computed March verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:
- Great Basin in March — 10% of peak crowds, highs 48°F, score 81/100
- Shenandoah in March — 23% of peak crowds, highs 55°F, score 78/100
- Wind Cave in March — 15% of peak crowds, highs 50°F, score 78/100
- Mesa Verde in March — 17% of peak crowds, highs 47°F, score 77/100
Common questions
Is Theodore Roosevelt crowded in March?
No — March is one of the quieter months: 6% of the July peak, averaging 9,332 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).
What is the weather like in Theodore Roosevelt in March?
Average highs of 44°F, lows of 18°F, 0.6″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, MEDORA, ND US station).
What should I pack for Theodore Roosevelt in March?
Insulated parka + thermal base layers; Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — the full weather-computed list is on this page.
See also: the best national parks to visit in March · Last verified 2026-09-24