Columbus · March
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 51°F, low 32°F. Expect 15 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
51° / 32°F
Humidity
67%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
13 mph
What March feels like in Columbus
Sunrise
07:41
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:39
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 Columbus in March
The kit for March in Columbus: 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
+10° avg high
+1 rain days
Columbus in February →
March
51°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-11° avg high
0 rain days
Columbus in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Columbus in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Columbus in March?+
Average high 51°F, average low 32°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Columbus?+
Compared to February (avg high 42°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 62°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Columbus in March?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in March, on average.