Colorado weather in March
There's a real gradient across Colorado in March: 56° afternoons in Denver, 43° in Aspen, with snow in the mix at the cold end.
Based on 4 weather stations. Four stations from the Front Range to the high country — elevation is the whole story in Colorado, and about a mile of it separates these rows.
Front Range
Highs 55–56°, nights around 27°, and up to 8.8 in of snow in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 56° / 27° | 5 | 8.8 in | Snowiest month, honestly — and also the month you'll wear shorts. |
| Colorado Springs | 55° / 27° | 5 | 5.7 in | The mountain still wears white while town shakes off its coat. |
The High Rockies
Highs near 43°, nights around 20°, and 26.9 in of snow in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | 43° / 20° | 10 | 26.9 in | Deepest snowpack, longest light — skiers' favorite month, quietly. |
Southwest Colorado
Highs near 53°, nights around 23°, and 0.9 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango | 53° / 23° | 6 | Deceptive month: warm afternoons, and nearly every night below freezing. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.