Memphis · March
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 63°F, low 44°F. Expect 16 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
63° / 44°F
Humidity
70%
Rain days
16/mo
Wind
13 mph
What March feels like in Memphis
Sunrise
07:08
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:08
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 Memphis in March
The kit for March in Memphis: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+9° avg high
+1 rain days
Memphis in February →
March
63°F avg high
16 rain days
Best: morning
vs April
-8° avg high
+2 rain days
Memphis in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Memphis in March?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Memphis in March?+
Average high 63°F, average low 44°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Memphis?+
Compared to February (avg high 53°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 70°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Memphis in March?+
Expect about 16 measurable rain days in March, on average.