Month guide · Denver · United States
Denver in March
What March is really like in Denver: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of -3°C (27°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Usually the snowiest month in the city, with heavy storms possible between mild sunny days; spring break fills ski resorts.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / -3°C (27°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Denver: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about -3°C (27°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with February (7°C (45°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:12
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:07
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
Spring (March–May). Highly changeable, with warm sunny days and heavy wet snowstorms; March is often the snowiest month.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
- St Patrick's Day parade downtown (usually the Saturday before 17 March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Downtown and Larimer Square
Larimer Square
Come in the evening when the lights are on, and look for the lower-level cocktail bars.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- History
Gallery · Golden Triangle
Clyfford Still Museum
Dedicated to the Abstract Expressionist painter Clyfford Still, whose estate gave nearly his entire body of work to the city.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Golden Triangle
History Colorado Center
Good for families; children enjoy the hands-on exhibits.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
Neighbourhood · RiNo
RiNo street art
Large murals cover the walls of the River North Art District's warehouses and alleys, many added during the annual CRUSH Walls street-art festival.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Photo spot
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near -3°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Denver?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Denver in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Denver?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Usually the snowiest month in the city, with heavy storms possible between mild sunny days; spring break fills ski resorts.
+How warm is Denver in March?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Denver in March?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.