Indianapolis · March
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 51°F, low 33°F. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
51° / 33°F
Humidity
68%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
13 mph
What March feels like in Indianapolis
Sunrise
07:53
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:52
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 Indianapolis in March
The kit for March in Indianapolis: 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
+2 rain days
Indianapolis in February →
March
51°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-11° avg high
0 rain days
Indianapolis in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Indianapolis in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Indianapolis in March?+
Average high 51°F, average low 33°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Indianapolis?+
Compared to February (avg high 41°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 62°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Indianapolis in March?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in March, on average.