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Denver in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Denver in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Denver, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Denver in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Denver in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +55°F during the day, and approximately 8 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 4 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 35 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
-9°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
24 mm
Total precipitation
54%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Denver has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Denver in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Denver for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +57°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +77°F during the day and a minimum of +3°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +63°F.

Is Denver warm or cold in March?

Denver is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +46°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°F to +28°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Denver:

Climate in Denver in March

Denver weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+46°F+55°F+64°F
Min. temperature
-24°F-9°F+5°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+81°F+88°F
Rainfall
5 mm24 mm48 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
58%54%53%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1012 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
887
Cloudy days
171716
Rainy days
024
Snowy days
343

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +46°F to +55°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 5 mm to 24 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 58% to 54%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 8 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Denver in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Denver is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Denver based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 35 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Denver wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 95 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Denver based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 16%, for a monthly total of around 25 mm.

March is one of the snowiest months in Denver.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Denver?

This is the weather in Denver in March 2023:
1 March
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+69°F
2 March
☀️
+67°F
3 March
☀️
+69°F
4 March
☁️
+66°F
5 March
☁️
+63°F
6 March
🌨️
+30°F
7 March
🌨️
+30°F
8 March
☀️
+38°F
9 March
☁️
+38°F
10 March
🌨️
+20°F
11 March
☀️
+39°F
12 March
☀️
+57°F
13 March
☀️
+63°F
14 March
☁️
+58°F
15 March
☀️
+68°F
16 March
☁️
+67°F
17 March
🌨️
+47°F
18 March
🌨️
+52°F
19 March
☀️
+60°F
20 March
☁️
+66°F
21 March
☁️
+63°F
22 March
☁️
+43°F
23 March
☀️
+55°F
24 March
☀️
+67°F
25 March
☀️
+64°F
26 March
☀️
+75°F
27 March
☁️
+74°F
28 March
☁️
+77°F
29 March
🌧️
+74°F
30 March
☁️
+47°F
31 March
☀️
+63°F
In March 2023 Denver had 14 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +19°F. The average humidity was 51%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 8%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Denver climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Denver in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+50°F) and the highest in 2017 (+68°F). The driest year was 2012 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1992 with 139 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Denver in March:

Is March a good time to visit Denver?

March is a really good time to go to Denver. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Denver.

Can you sunbathe in Denver in March?

March has mild temperatures in Denver. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Denver rainy in March?

Denver is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Denver in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Denver in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Denver

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Denver, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.