Edmonton · March
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 32°F, low 15°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 77% — the limiting factor on most runs. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
Avg high / low
32° / 15°F
Humidity
77%
Rain days
11/mo
Wind
14 mph
What March feels like in Edmonton
Sunrise
07:44
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:39
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
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 Edmonton in March
The kit for March in Edmonton: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+13° avg high
+1 rain days
Edmonton in February →
March
32°F avg high
11 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-16° avg high
-1 rain days
Edmonton in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Edmonton in March?+
Midday. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
What's the average temperature in Edmonton in March?+
Average high 32°F, average low 15°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Edmonton?+
Compared to February (avg high 18°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 47°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Edmonton in March?+
Expect about 11 measurable rain days in March, on average.