Washington D.C. · March
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 55°F, low 35°F. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
55° / 35°F
Humidity
64%
Rain days
13/mo
Wind
12 mph
What March feels like in Washington D.C.
Sunrise
07:17
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:16
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
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 Washington D.C. in March
The kit for March in Washington D.C.: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+7° avg high
0 rain days
Washington D.C. in February →
March
55°F avg high
13 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-11° avg high
-2 rain days
Washington D.C. in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Washington D.C. in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Washington D.C. in March?+
Average high 55°F, average low 35°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Washington D.C.?+
Compared to February (avg high 48°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 66°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Washington D.C. in March?+
Expect about 13 measurable rain days in March, on average.