Detroit · March
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 44°F, low 28°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
44° / 28°F
Humidity
69%
Rain days
14/mo
Wind
16 mph
What March feels like in Detroit
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 Detroit in March
The kit for March in Detroit: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+10° avg high
+1 rain days
Detroit in February →
March
44°F avg high
14 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-11° avg high
-3 rain days
Detroit in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Detroit in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Detroit in March?+
Average high 44°F, average low 28°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Detroit?+
Compared to February (avg high 34°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 55°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Detroit in March?+
Expect about 14 measurable rain days in March, on average.