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Breckenridge weather in March

Average highs of 41°F, lows of 11°F and 1.1 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is Breckenridge’s 9th warmest month, with average highs of 41°F and lows of 11°F. That is 7° warmer than February, and 11° below the yearly average high.

Average high
41°F
Average low
11°F
Precipitation
1.1 in
Wet days
11
Snow
17.5 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:16 AM · 7:10 PM

March across the year

  1. 31°2°Jan
  2. 33°4°Feb
  3. 41°11°Mar
  4. 48°18°Apr
  5. 58°26°May
  6. 69°33°Jun
  7. 75°38°Jul
  8. 73°37°Aug
  9. 66°30°Sep
  10. 54°21°Oct
  11. 41°11°Nov
  12. 32°3°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in March

  • Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 18 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

March is good for

What’s on in Breckenridge in March

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Around Breckenridge

The High Line Railroad Park historic rotary snowplow in Breckenridge, Colorado
2011-07-22 Rotary snowplow in Breckenridge, Coloradojoannapoe · CC BY-SA 2.0
Björn's Colorado Honey Breckenridge Introduction and Honey Products
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Ice disc in a small pond alongside Sally Barber Road, White River National Forest, Breckenridge, Summit Co., CO, USA
Ice disc in a small pond alongside Sally Barber Road, White River National Forest, Breckenridge, Summit Co., CO, USAQKC · CC BY-SA 3.0

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March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February33°F4°F1.0 in
March41°F11°F1.1 in
April48°F18°F1.4 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Breckenridge and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Breckenridge in March?

Average highs are 41°F and average lows 11°F, for a daily mean of 26°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Breckenridge in March?

March averages 1.1 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Breckenridge in March?

Yes, about 17.5 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Breckenridge in March?

Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:16 AM and sets about 7:10 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.

Is March a good time to visit Breckenridge?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, September. March is cold, with St. Patrick’s Day events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Dillon 1 E station (8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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