Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Kennett Square in October
Kennett Square cools off: highs slip to 65°F (19°C), from 79°F in September, with lows of 46°F (8°C) and about 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain.
At 84/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 65°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 4.4 in (111 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What October feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 65°F (19°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 46°F (8°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.4 in (111 mm).
Plan around October
October is one of Kennett Square's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 68/100.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (13°F) from September.
- Comfort holds steady from September (83 → 84/100).
- Our Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — October falls outside it.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 46°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 October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
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 October scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Hank's Place
Small roadside diner at the Chadds Ford crossroads, a longtime breakfast stop near the Brandywine Museum.
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 Highs near 65°F and 4.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in October
- Philadelphia in October~30 mi · highs 67°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lancaster in October~34 mi · highs 65°F, 4.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Baltimore in October~61 mi · highs 67°F, 4.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Washington, DC in October~96 mi · highs 68°F, 4.1 in rain · 1°C (2°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Kennett Square?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 84/100. Expect highs of 65°F (19°C) and 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain.
How hot is Kennett Square in October?
Average highs are 65°F (19°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Kennett Square in October?
Some: about 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 48.3 in (1226 mm).
What should I pack for Kennett Square in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 46°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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