Denver · March
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 52°F, low 24°F. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
52° / 24°F
Humidity
57%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
11 mph
What March feels like in Denver
Sunrise
07:09
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:07
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 Denver in March
The kit for March in Denver: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+10° avg high
+1 rain days
Denver in February →
March
52°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-8° avg high
-2 rain days
Denver in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Denver in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Denver in March?+
Average high 52°F, average low 24°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Denver?+
Compared to February (avg high 42°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 61°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Denver in March?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in March, on average.