Salt Lake City · March
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 52°F, low 31°F. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
52° / 31°F
Humidity
57%
Rain days
14/mo
Wind
11 mph
What March feels like in Salt Lake City
Sunrise
07:36
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:35
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 Salt Lake City in March
The kit for March in Salt Lake City: 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
+3 rain days
Salt Lake City in February →
March
52°F avg high
14 rain days
Best: midday
vs April
-8° avg high
+1 rain days
Salt Lake City in April →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Salt Lake City in March?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Salt Lake City in March?+
Average high 52°F, average low 31°F.
How does March compare to surrounding months in Salt Lake City?+
Compared to February (avg high 42°F), March is warmer. Compared to April (avg high 60°F), March is cooler.
Does it rain often in Salt Lake City in March?+
Expect about 14 measurable rain days in March, on average.