Biscayne · March
Biscayne in March
March is the busiest time to visit Biscayne — busier than February, busier than April.
Expect peak crowds (10/10), highs near 81°F, and about 12 hours of daylight.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 93% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Oct 2026 · alerts checked Oct 18, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical March visits vs. the year
March draws about 10% of Biscayne’s yearly visitors.
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
March weather
- Avg high
- 81°F
- Avg low
- 67°F
- Precipitation
- 2.4"
- Sunrise
- 6:29 AM
- Sunset
- 6:29 PM
- Daylight
- 12h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, CAPE FLORIDA, FL US
What's open
Biscayne in March: access
Launch your own canoe or kayak from the ramp near the parking area, enjoy a picnic on the lawn, or stroll along the jetty trail.
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Caution
Boater Awareness
Please use caution in park waters due to navigational markers that may be missing or moved due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Information
Ride Share Services
Convoy Point grounds, Jetty Trail, kayak launch, and picnic area open at 7 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. If you are using a ride share service for transportation to and from the park, ensure ride share services can be onsite before closing time.
- Information
Camping and Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys
Day Use Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys: $25.00 Friday - Monday and Federal Holidays. Overnight Camping and Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys: $60.00 per night. Payments must be made on site using the recreation.gov phone app.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Biscayne crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in March
FAQ
Biscayne in March
How busy is Biscayne in March?
March rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Biscayne National Park — about 93% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 53,537.
What is the weather like at Biscayne in March?
In March, Biscayne averages a high of 81°F and a low of 67°F, with about 2.4 inches of precipitation.
How much does it cost to visit Biscayne?
Entry to Biscayne is free.
When is Biscayne least crowded?
Biscayne is quietest in October and November. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Biscayne get in March?
In mid-March, Biscayne gets about 12 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 6:29 AM and sunset around 6:29 PM.