Cleveland · March
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 44°F, low 30°F. Layering becomes the workout. Expect 17 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
44° / 30°F
Humidity
72%
Rain days
17/mo
Wind
17 mph
What March feels like in Cleveland
Sunrise
07:36
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:34
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
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 Cleveland in March
The kit for March in Cleveland: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+7° avg high
0 rain days
Cleveland in February →
March
44°F avg high
17 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-11° avg high
-2 rain days
Cleveland in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Cleveland in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Cleveland in March?+
Average high 44°F, average low 30°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Cleveland?+
Compared to February (avg high 37°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 55°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Cleveland in March?+
Expect about 17 measurable rain days in March, on average.