Pittsburgh · March
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 50°F, low 31°F. Expect 16 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° / 31°F
Humidity
66%
Rain days
16/mo
Wind
12 mph
What March feels like in Pittsburgh
Sunrise
07:29
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:27
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 Pittsburgh in March
The kit for March in Pittsburgh: 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
+8° avg high
+1 rain days
Pittsburgh in February →
March
50°F avg high
16 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-11° avg high
-1 rain days
Pittsburgh in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Pittsburgh in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Pittsburgh in March?+
Average high 50°F, average low 31°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Pittsburgh?+
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 Pittsburgh in March?+
Expect about 16 measurable rain days in March, on average.