Huntsville in March
Great time to visit
March hits the sweet spot of mild weather and manageable crowds. You can actually enjoy walking around downtown without sweating through your shirt.
Weather
March marks the real start of spring with temperatures climbing into the comfortable 60s. Rain picks up as storm systems roll through more frequently. Humidity starts its slow climb back up but stays reasonable.
18°C high6°C low9 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$110/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Huntsville Spring Fun Run
- •St. Patrick's Day celebrations downtown
March Tips
- •This is prime hiking weather for Monte Sano State Park
- •Spring break crowds start trickling in mid-month
- •Restaurant patios reopen - grab outdoor seating while it's perfect
All Months
Spring and fall give you the best weather in Huntsville. March through May brings mild temperatures in the 60s-70s and blooming dogwoods throughout the historic districts. September through November offers similar conditions with bonus fall colors in the surrounding Tennessee Valley. Summer gets hot and humid — we're talking 90+ degrees with sticky air that makes walking around downtown unpleasant. But hotel rates drop to their lowest in July and August if you can handle the heat. Winter stays relatively mild compared to northern cities, with highs in the 50s-60s, though you might hit a cold snap. The Space & Rocket Center runs year-round, and indoor attractions like the EarlyWorks museums don't care about weather. Avoid late April when the Panoply Arts Festival packs downtown hotels.
Huntsville Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
5/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
4/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
4/10
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