Increased temperatures and longer daylight hours become increasingly apparent in
March, highlighting the season change. It's the time of the year when the park blossoms, offering a captivating exploration experience. Although rainfall remains scanty, it never poses an intrusion to the recreational activities the park has to offer. Moreover, the subtle shift into the warmer and longer sunlit days of March sets the stage for the even bolder transition into
April's undeniable spring weather.
Temperature
Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature in
Big Bend National Park during March adjusts from
February's moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C) to a still warm 82.9°F (28.3°C). Big Bend National Park's March nights represent a significant downturn from the day's heat, with an average temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C).
Rainfall
March is the month with the least rainfall, with 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Big Bend National Park is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:52 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 8:11 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday,
November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.