Eugene in March
Good time to visit
March brings hope with longer days and emerging spring flowers. Still wet, but you'll actually see the sun between rain showers.
Weather
March marks the beginning of spring with daffodils blooming around town. Rain becomes more intermittent - you'll get actual sunny afternoons. But pack layers since mornings are still chilly.
14°C high5°C low14 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$95/day average
Events & Festivals
- •St. Patrick's Day celebrations
- •Oregon Ducks basketball March Madness
March Tips
- •This is prime time for visiting Hendricks Park - rhododendrons start budding
- •Rent a bike for the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path system as weather improves
- •Book accommodations early if UO has home basketball tournament games
All Months
May through September offers the best weather, with July and August being peak outdoor season. Temperatures hit the mid-80s, and you might go weeks without rain. But this is also when University of Oregon football dominates everything. Hotel prices triple during home games, and downtown gets packed with tailgaters.
Late spring, especially May, might be the sweet spot. The campus is gorgeous with cherry blossoms, students are still around for energy, but you avoid the football crowds. Temperatures sit in the comfortable 70s.
Winter brings rain – lots of it. January averages 15 rainy days, and the sun disappears for weeks. But hotel rates drop by half, and the cozy coffee shop culture really shines. Plus, you're only 90 minutes from ski slopes at Willamette Pass if you need mountain time.
Eugene Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
8/10
Budget
9/10
Luxury
4/10
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