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Weather · March
Fort Collins weather in March
Average highs of 56°F, lows of 29°F and 1.3 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
March is Fort Collins’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 56°F and lows of 29°F. That is 10° warmer than February, and 8° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 56°F
- Average low
- 29°F
- Precipitation
- 1.3 in
- Wet days
- 6
- Snow
- 9.4 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:12 AM · 7:06 PM
March across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in March
- Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Snow is likely (about 9 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
March is good for
What’s on in Fort Collins in March
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Around Fort Collins
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Questions
How hot does it get in Fort Collins in March?
Average highs are 56°F and average lows 29°F, for a daily mean of 42°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Fort Collins in March?
March averages 1.3 in of precipitation over about 6 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Fort Collins in March?
Yes, about 9.4 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Fort Collins in March?
Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:12 AM and sets about 7:06 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.
Is March a good time to visit Fort Collins?
The mildest months for visiting are June, August, September. March is cool, with St. Patrick’s Day events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Ft Collins station (2.3 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.