Early spring · Weather & things to do
Franklin in March
Franklin warms up: highs climb to 59°F (15°C), from 49°F in February, with lows of 39°F (4°C) and about 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain.
It scores 72/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 59°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 4.5 in (115 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What March feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 59°F (15°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 39°F (4°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.5 in (115 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April and September & October).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, February – April.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (10°F) from February.
- Comfort improves from 51/100 in February to 72/100.
- Our Nashville & Franklin route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 39°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Franklin in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Dickens of a Christmas
Two-day street festival on Main Street with costumed Dickens characters, carolers, artisan stalls and food vendors.
Why now March scores 72/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Arrington Vineyards
Hillside winery in the countryside east of Franklin, with tastings and wine by the glass on its wooded slopes.
Leiper's Fork
Village of galleries and old clapboard shops in the hills west of Franklin, with a homespun Christmas parade in December.
Carnton
1826 plantation house that served as a field hospital during the 1864 Battle of Franklin, with the McGavock Confederate Cemetery.
Puckett's Franklin
Offshoot of the old Puckett's grocery in Leiper's Fork, serving barbecue, Southern plates and live music downtown.
Nearby in March
- Nashville in March~17 mi · highs 60°F, 4.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bardstown in March~151 mi · highs 55°F, 4.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in March~164 mi · highs 60°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Louisville in March~172 mi · highs 55°F, 4.4 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Franklin in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Franklin?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 72/100 against a best of 87 in April and September & October. Expect highs of 59°F (15°C) and 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain.
How cold is Franklin in March?
Average highs are 59°F (15°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Franklin in March?
Some: about 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.1 in (1350 mm).
What should I pack for Franklin in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 39°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Franklin in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.