Calgary · March
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 40°F, low 18°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
40° / 18°F
Humidity
63%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
11 mph
What March feels like in Calgary
Sunrise
07:46
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:42
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Calgary in March
The kit for March in Calgary: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+12° avg high
0 rain days
Calgary in February →
March
40°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-11° avg high
-2 rain days
Calgary in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Calgary in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Calgary in March?+
Average high 40°F, average low 18°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Calgary?+
Compared to February (avg high 28°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 51°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Calgary in March?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in March, on average.