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Denver in March
what's the weather like?

Denver in March? Not the best window — aim for September.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 39.74°N 104.99°W
12°CMax temperature
27%Rainy days
11.0hSunshine / day

Denver weather in March

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-4°C – 12°C
🌧 Rainy days
27% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (9.2/10)

Should you visit Denver in March?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 12°C.

❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 27%
🌡 Temperature : ███░░░░░░░ 12°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: Denver in March is possible but September offers a score of 9.2/10 vs 6.9.

Denver in March by trip type

What to expect in March

🎯 Acceptable period — 12°C but 27% rain risk. Plan alternatives Spring marks the start of the good season in Denver. Temperatures rise (12°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 27% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Denver

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌫️ January-8°C5°C16%0.79.0h4.9/10
🌫️ February-9°C6°C19%0.99.9h5.2/10
⛅ March-4°C12°C27%1.711.0h6.9/10
⛅ April1°C17°C27%1.512.0h7.2/10
🌤️ May6°C21°C40%2.813.1h7.6/10
☀️ June13°C29°C22%1.413.8h9.0/10
☀️ July16°C32°C23%1.013.5h8.2/10
🌤️ August15°C31°C25%1.212.6h8.2/10
☀️ September11°C28°C14%0.811.8h9.2/10
🌤️ October4°C21°C15%0.810.5h7.9/10
⛅ November-2°C12°C14%0.69.4h7.0/10
🌫️ December-5°C8°C12%0.58.8h5.8/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Denver averages 12°C, 27% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10. See methodology →

March vs September (best month)

The best month is September (score 9.2/10). Difference:

FAQ — Denver in March

Is March a good time to visit Denver?
March is an acceptable time for Denver (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (9.2/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Denver in March?
It's cool with 12°C daytime and -4°C at night. 11.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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