Skagway in March
Not the best time
March teases you with hints of spring but it's still mostly winter. The shoulder season means lower prices but also limited services and messy conditions underfoot.
Weather
March shows the first hints of spring with gradually lengthening days and occasional above-freezing temperatures. Snow still dominates the landscape but you might catch some melting during sunny afternoons. Mud season begins as snow melts and refreezes.
0°C high-8°C low9 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$95/day average
March Tips
- •Prepare for muddy, slushy conditions as snow begins melting
- •Many businesses still closed but some start preparing for tourist season
- •Pack waterproof boots - you'll need them for the slush and mud
All Months
Summer is your only real option — May through September, with July and August being peak season. The cruise ships arrive daily from May to September, turning quiet Skagway into a temporary city of 5,000 people. July brings 18-hour days and temperatures in the 60s, perfect for hiking and train rides. August offers the warmest weather but also the biggest crowds and highest prices. June and September mean fewer tourists, lower hotel rates, and shoulder-season charm, though some attractions run limited schedules. Winter in Skagway is beautiful but brutal — most businesses close, temperatures drop below zero, and you'll need serious cold-weather gear. The Northern Lights appear from October through March, but you'll be one of maybe 200 people in town to see them. Spring comes late and muddy; snow often lingers into May on the mountain passes.
Skagway Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
9/10
Budget
5/10
Luxury
4/10
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