Philadelphia · March
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 52°F, low 33°F. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
52° / 33°F
Humidity
63%
Rain days
13/mo
Wind
13 mph
What March feels like in Philadelphia
Sunrise
07:09
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:08
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 Philadelphia in March
The kit for March in Philadelphia: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+7° avg high
0 rain days
Philadelphia in February →
March
52°F avg high
13 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-11° avg high
-1 rain days
Philadelphia in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Philadelphia in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Philadelphia in March?+
Average high 52°F, average low 33°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Philadelphia?+
Compared to February (avg high 45°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 63°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Philadelphia in March?+
Expect about 13 measurable rain days in March, on average.