Early spring · Weather & things to do
Denver in March
Denver warms up: highs climb to 56°F (14°C), from 47°F in February, with lows of 31°F (-1°C) and about 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain.
It scores 78/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 56°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 1.3 in (34 mm)
- Humidity
- 52%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 78/100 · Great
What March feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 56°F (14°C), good for long walks.
Average lows of 31°F (-1°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Rain is moderate at about 1.3 in (34 mm) for the month.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and September & October).
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 37°F.
- Comfort improves from 61/100 in February to 78/100.
- Our Colorado Rockies route recommends Jun – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 31°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Denver in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Denver Union Station
Restored 1914 rail hall with bars, shops and a lounge-like Great Hall at the heart of LoDo.
Denver Central Market
Food hall in a restored RiNo warehouse with pizza, tacos, pastries and a central bar.
Denver Art Museum
Strong Western American and Indigenous art collections in a jagged titanium-clad Libeskind building.
Denver Botanic Gardens
24 acres of themed gardens including a Japanese garden and a high-plains alpine collection.
Why now March scores 78/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Larimer Square
Denver's oldest block, lined with Victorian buildings, string lights, shops and restaurants.
Why now Highs near 56°F and 1.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in March
- Rocky Mountain NP in March~56 mi · highs 34°F, 1.9 in rain or snow · 12°C (22°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Breckenridge in March~59 mi · highs 32°F, 2.0 in rain or snow · 14°C (25°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Vail in March~73 mi · highs 37°F, 2.0 in rain or snow · 11°C (20°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Aspen in March~105 mi · highs 38°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 10°C (18°F) cooler by day, about as wet
These averages also cover City Park and Downtown Denver & 16th Street.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,095 m to Denver's ~1,597 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Denver in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Denver?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 78/100 against a best of 95 in April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 56°F (14°C) and 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain. Our Colorado Rockies route recommends Jun – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Denver in March?
Average highs are 56°F (14°C) and average lows 31°F (-1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Denver in March?
Not much: about 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 17.3 in (440 mm).
What should I pack for Denver in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 31°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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