Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Kennett Square in January
This is the coldest month in Kennett Square: highs average 37°F (3°C) and lows 22°F (-5°C), with about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 45/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 37°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 22°F (-5°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.0 in (76 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 45/100 · Fair
What January feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 37°F (3°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Only about 9 h 28 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April & May and September & October.
- Comfort holds steady from December (44 → 45/100).
- Our Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — January falls outside it.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 22°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.0 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Kennett Square in January
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Chaddsford Winery
Tasting room in a restored barn on US 1, one of the oldest and best-known wineries in Pennsylvania.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 37°F.
Winterthur
Henry Francis du Pont's country estate and museum of American decorative arts, dressed for the Yuletide tour in winter.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 37°F.
Hank's Place
Small roadside diner at the Chadds Ford crossroads, a longtime breakfast stop near the Brandywine Museum.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Brandywine Museum of Art
Converted mill on Brandywine Creek with three generations of Wyeth paintings and a large model railroad at Christmas.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Nearby in January
- Philadelphia in January~30 mi · highs 38°F, 3.1 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lancaster in January~34 mi · highs 37°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Baltimore in January~61 mi · highs 39°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Washington, DC in January~96 mi · highs 40°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 2°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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Kennett Square?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 45/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 37°F (3°C) and 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Kennett Square in January?
Average highs are 37°F (3°C) and average lows 22°F (-5°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Kennett Square in January?
Some: about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 48.3 in (1226 mm).
What should I pack for Kennett Square in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 22°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.0 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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