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Kennett Square in April
Kennett Square warms up: highs climb to 62°F (17°C), from 49°F in March, with lows of 40°F (5°C) and about 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 80/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (97 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What April feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 62°F (17°C), good for long walks.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.8 in (97 mm).
Plan around April
April is one of Kennett Square's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April & May and September & October.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 7°C (13°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 58/100 in March to 80/100.
- Our Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — April falls outside it.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 40°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 Kennett Square in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Longwood Gardens
Former du Pont estate garden; for A Longwood Christmas it lights its outdoor trees and fills the conservatory with decorated firs.
Why now April scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Winterthur
Henry Francis du Pont's country estate and museum of American decorative arts, dressed for the Yuletide tour in winter.
Talula's Table
Market and cafe on State Street by day; at night a single farm table seats one party for a long tasting dinner.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 3.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Hank's Place
Small roadside diner at the Chadds Ford crossroads, a longtime breakfast stop near the Brandywine Museum.
Nearby in April
- Philadelphia in April~30 mi · highs 63°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lancaster in April~34 mi · highs 62°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Baltimore in April~61 mi · highs 64°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Washington, DC in April~96 mi · highs 65°F, 3.6 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer 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.
Kennett Square in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Kennett Square?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 80/100. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain.
How cold is Kennett Square in April?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Kennett Square in April?
Some: about 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 48.3 in (1226 mm).
What should I pack for Kennett Square in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 40°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).
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