Hot Springs · March
Hot Springs in March
March is a busy time to visit Hot Springs — busier than February, about as busy as April.
Expect heavy crowds (8/10), highs near 63°F, and about 12 hours of daylight.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.
About 79% 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 17, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical March visits vs. the year
March draws about 11% of Hot Springs’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
- 63°F
- Avg low
- 38°F
- Precipitation
- 5.3"
- Sunrise
- 6:22 AM
- Sunset
- 6:20 PM
- Daylight
- 12h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, BLAKELY MTN DAM, AR US
What's open
Hot Springs in March: access
Arlington Lawn, Grand Promenade, sidewalks on Bathhouse Row, Reserve Street, and Fountain Street, except for walk through traffic, are open from to 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, daily. Roads to Hot Springs Mountain, North Mountain and West Mountain Summit are open to vehicle traffic from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Information
Burn Ban in Park
Due to high fire danger, Hot Springs National Park has enacted a BURN BAN, August 15, 2026. Only gas and charcoal grills are currently allowed for use in the campground and picnic areas.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Hot Springs crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in March
FAQ
Hot Springs in March
How busy is Hot Springs in March?
March rates 8/10 for crowds (Busy) at Hot Springs National Park — about 79% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 277,860.
What is the weather like at Hot Springs in March?
In March, Hot Springs averages a high of 63°F and a low of 38°F, with about 5.3 inches of precipitation.
How much does it cost to visit Hot Springs?
Entry to Hot Springs is free.
When is Hot Springs least crowded?
Hot Springs is quietest in September and October. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Hot Springs get in March?
In mid-March, Hot Springs gets about 12 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 6:22 AM and sunset around 6:20 PM.