10 States with Terrible March Weather (and When to Visit Instead)

March is a season many people associate with spring. It’s the perfect time for spring break, beach days, and relaxation. However, while some states are great for your vacation, there are plenty of other states with terrible March weather.

These states are ones with scary natural disasters, bitterly cold days, high winds, or just nothing to do. If you’re looking for a place to have fun, it might be best to visit these states at a different point of the year.

Thankfully, not all states have bad weather throughout the year. In fact, there are quite a few with amazing weather all year round. If you’re looking for an impromptu vacation for spring break, or during any other time of the year, the states on that list are perfect.

The 10 states below are not on that list. While March isn’t the best time to visit, most of the states below are great to explore during the summer and fall months. And some of them can still be quite beautiful during the winter and spring months if you’re prepared for the bracing cold.

If you want to see the 10 states with the worst March weather, keep reading below.

1. New York

New York is a strange place. While New York City rarely gets big snowstorms and struggles heavily when they do, Buffalo gets 30 feet of snow easily and they don’t even blink.

When to Visit Instead: September to November.

2. Iowa

Because of the rough weather, there are often accidents on major roads that are nerve-wracking for those not used to it. Tornadoes, snowstorms, and wind mix together in March to make for miserable weather.

When to Visit Instead: September and October.

3. Wyoming

Depending on where you go in Wyoming, the snowfall is ridiculously high, and the winder is biting. The cold and deep snow can make the best visit feel awful.

When to Visit Instead: June to August.

4. Michigan

Michigan usually has freezing temperatures and heavy snow during this time of the year. Another major downside of Michigan during March is that there’s not much to do.

When to Visit Instead: September to October.

5. Oklahoma

March is not a good time to visit Oklahoma. It’s a high-risk month for tornadoes. Though it’s not the worst month, it’s still worth avoiding. It’s also rather chilly and windy.

When to Visit Instead: September to November.

6. South Dakota

It snows and rains throughout South Dakota during the whole month of March. The wind is also rather harsh, around 12 to 13 miles per hour.

When to Visit Instead: June to September.

7. Alaska

Winter is still in full swing in Alaska during March. Though the locals are used to it, tourists usually aren’t. It snows most of the month, and temperatures are rarely ever above 29 degrees Fahrenheit.

When to Visit Instead: May to September.

8. Minnesota

Constant clouds and windspeeds of around 11 miles per hour add to the miserable feeling surrounding Minnesota during March. While there are fun things to do in the state, you’re more likely going to feel miserable than not.

When to Visit Instead: June to August.

9. North Dakota

Though North Dakota doesn’t have a lot of natural disasters, especially in March, that doesn’t mean it’s a great state to visit during that month. It’s also usually very cold with high winds, and there aren’t many attractions to keep you distracted by the miserable weather.

When to Visit Instead: June to October.

10. Washington

Washington unfortunately deals with a large number of fires throughout the year. While fires aren’t as big a deal in March, the lack of ground cover makes the state susceptible to mudslides and flooding due to severe snowstorms.

When to Visit Instead: July to September.