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Kennett Square in March
Kennett Square warms up: highs climb to 49°F (9°C), from 40°F in February, with lows of 30°F (-1°C) and about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 58/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (94 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What March feels like
Cool days top out near 49°F (9°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
Some rain is likely, about 3.7 in (94 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are April & May and September & October.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 40°F.
- Comfort improves from 46/100 in February to 58/100.
- Our Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster 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
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 30°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Kennett Square in March
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Longwood Gardens
Former du Pont estate garden; for A Longwood Christmas it lights its outdoor trees and fills the conservatory with decorated firs.
Brandywine Museum of Art
Converted mill on Brandywine Creek with three generations of Wyeth paintings and a large model railroad at Christmas.
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.
Chaddsford Winery
Tasting room in a restored barn on US 1, one of the oldest and best-known wineries in Pennsylvania.
Nearby in March
- Philadelphia in March~30 mi · highs 50°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lancaster in March~34 mi · highs 49°F, 3.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Baltimore in March~61 mi · highs 51°F, 3.3 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Washington, DC in March~96 mi · highs 52°F, 3.3 in rain · 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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Kennett Square?
It's middling, scoring 58/100. The best months are April & May and September & October, at up to 84. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain.
How cold is Kennett Square in March?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 30°F (-1°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Kennett Square in March?
Some: about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 48.3 in (1226 mm).
What should I pack for Kennett Square in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 30°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Kennett Square 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.