Manchester · March
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 50°F, low 37°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 80% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 19 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
50° / 37°F
Humidity
80%
Rain days
19/mo
Wind
14 mph
What March feels like in Manchester
Sunrise
07:20
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:14
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
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Manchester in March
The kit for March in Manchester: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+3° avg high
+1 rain days
Manchester in February →
March
50°F avg high
19 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-5° avg high
+3 rain days
Manchester in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Manchester in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Manchester in March?+
Average high 50°F, average low 37°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Manchester?+
Compared to February (avg high 47°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 55°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Manchester in March?+
Expect about 19 measurable rain days in March, on average.