Minneapolis · March
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 42°F, low 23°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
42° / 23°F
Humidity
68%
Rain days
11/mo
Wind
11 mph
What March feels like in Minneapolis
Sunrise
07:22
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:19
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 Minneapolis in March
The kit for March in Minneapolis: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
March vs the surrounding months
vs February
+16° avg high
+3 rain days
Minneapolis in February →
March
42°F avg high
11 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-12° avg high
-4 rain days
Minneapolis in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Minneapolis in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Minneapolis in March?+
Average high 42°F, average low 23°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Minneapolis?+
Compared to February (avg high 25°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 53°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Minneapolis in March?+
Expect about 11 measurable rain days in March, on average.