Houston · March
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 72°F, dipping to 56°F at night. Humidity averages 77% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 17 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
72° / 56°F
Humidity
77%
Rain days
17/mo
Wind
14 mph
What March feels like in Houston
Sunrise
07:29
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:30
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
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Houston in March
The kit for March in Houston: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+6° avg high
+2 rain days
Houston in February →
March
72°F avg high
17 rain days
Best: morning
vs April
-5° avg high
-1 rain days
Houston in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Houston in March?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Houston in March?+
Average high 72°F, average low 56°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Houston?+
Compared to February (avg high 66°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 77°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Houston in March?+
Expect about 17 measurable rain days in March, on average.