Early spring · Weather & things to do
Lancaster in March
Lancaster warms up: highs climb to 49°F (9°C), from 39°F in February, with lows of 30°F (-1°C) and about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 57/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 3.4 in (87 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 57/100 · Fair
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 49°F (9°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.4 in (87 mm).
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 41°F.
- Comfort improves from 44/100 in February to 57/100.
- 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 3.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Lancaster in March
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Lititz bakery opened in 1861, the first commercial pretzel bakery in the US, with short tours and a hand-twisting lesson.
Strasburg Rail Road
America's oldest operating short-line railroad, running steam trains through Amish farmland, with Santa trains in December.
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
State railroad museum across the road from the Strasburg Rail Road, with a hall full of restored locomotives.
Lancaster Central Market
Brick market hall that calls itself the oldest continuously operating public farmers market in the US, with Amish and Mennonite stands.
Nearby in March
- Kennett Square in March~34 mi · highs 49°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Baltimore in March~54 mi · highs 51°F, 3.3 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Philadelphia in March~61 mi · highs 50°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Washington, DC in March~87 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.
Lancaster in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Lancaster?
It's middling, scoring 57/100. The best months are April & May and September & October, at up to 82. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain.
How cold is Lancaster 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 Lancaster in March?
Some: about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 47.0 in (1194 mm).
What should I pack for Lancaster 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 3.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Lancaster in March?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.