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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

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Denver in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +13°C during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 8 snowy days in the month and around 34 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
-23°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
24 mm
Total precipitation
55%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Denver has OK 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

Going from a maximum of +21°C during the day to a minimum of -9°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +11°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +17°C.

Is Denver warm or cold in March?

Denver is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +8°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -6°C to -2°C.

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
+8°C+13°C+18°C
Min. temperature
-31°C-23°C-15°C
Max. temperature
+26°C+27°C+31°C
Rainfall
5 mm24 mm48 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
59%55%53%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
776
Cloudy days
11108
Rainy days
2610
Snowy days
885

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +8°C to +13°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 5 mm to 24 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 59% to 55%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

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 2 m/s to 3 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 29% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 23 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 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 55% chance of precipitation and 97 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% 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
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 17 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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+6°C
2 March
☀️
+8°C
3 March
☁️
+9°C
4 March
☀️
+7°C
5 March
☀️
+15°C
6 March
☀️
+7°C
7 March
☁️
+6°C
8 March
☁️
+5°C
9 March
☀️
+12°C
10 March
☁️
+17°C
11 March
☀️
+14°C
12 March
☁️
+11°C
13 March
☀️
+13°C
14 March
☀️
+19°C
15 March
☁️
+21°C
16 March
☁️
+17°C
17 March
☁️
+5°C
18 March
☀️
+7°C
19 March
☀️
+14°C
20 March
☁️
+12°C
21 March
☁️
+15°C
22 March
☁️
+14°C
23 March
☀️
+10°C
24 March
☁️
+11°C
25 March
☁️
+8°C
26 March
☀️
+5°C
27 March
🌨️
+3°C
28 March
☀️
+10°C
29 March
☀️
+11°C
30 March
☀️
+20°C
31 March
☀️
+17°C
In March 2023 Denver had 17 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 54%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 11%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Denver climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+16°C) and the highest in 2012 (+20°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 211 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 681 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Denver in March:

Is March a good time to visit Denver?

It’s always a good time to visit Denver, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

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

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

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, 2023.

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.