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Breckenridge in March

A shoulder month — score 60 of 100

Typical March days in Breckenridge reach about 40°F with nights near 10°F; about 18 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Breckenridge in March

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 10°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 30° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 11 days in a typical March.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical March brings about 18 inches of snow.
• Ski kit or rental reservations — this is prime season.

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March vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Breckenridge

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.