Salt Lake City in March
Not the best time
Shoulder season means lower prices but also the year's most unpredictable weather. March can deliver amazing late-season powder or unseasonably warm rain that makes everything muddy and unpleasant.
Weather
March brings unpredictable weather as winter battles spring - you might see 70°F sunshine one day and blizzard conditions the next. Rain becomes more common than snow in the valley, creating muddy, slushy conditions. The mountains still receive heavy snow, especially early in the month.
12°C high1°C low9 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$125/day average
March Tips
- •Pack for all four seasons in one trip - weather swings are extreme
- •Hiking trails at lower elevations become muddy and often closed
- •Ski conditions can be excellent or terrible depending on elevation and recent storms
All Months
September through October delivers perfect weather. Temperatures hit the 70s during the day, drop to the 40s at night, and the aspen trees turn golden in the nearby canyons. Hotel rates drop after summer crowds leave.
Winter brings world-class skiing from December through March. Powder Mountain, Snowbird, and Alta sit within an hour's drive. But downtown stays walkable — the city handles snow removal efficiently.
Spring arrives early, with hiking weather starting in April. The Great Salt Lake smells terrible during spring runoff, though, so avoid Antelope Island State Park until June.
Summer gets hot and dry, with temperatures pushing 100°F in July and August. Morning hikes work, but afternoons require air conditioning. This is peak tourist season, so book accommodations early.
Avoid major Mormon conferences in April and October when hotel prices spike and downtown crowds triple. The city essentially shuts down during these weekends.
Salt Lake City Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
6/10
Families
9/10
Adventure
9/10
Budget
7/10
Luxury
6/10
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