Philadelphia in March

Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.

March is rated good. These months rate higher:

• AprilGreatInside Philadelphia's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• MayGreatInside Philadelphia's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• JuneGreatInside Philadelphia's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• SeptemberGreatInside Philadelphia's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

• PhiladelphiaHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 11 days
• Northeast, United States · New York, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Mainecool

  Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 30 °C (86 °F)+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 86 °F (30 °C)+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Mardi Gras (New Orleans) big impact

  Feb or Mar (varies) · United States

  New Orleans hotels triple in price and sell out.

• Spring break big impact

  March–April · United States

  Students fill Florida, Texas and Mexico beaches; parks busy.

Crowds · United States overall

Medium

Prices · United States overall

Medium

United States overall: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Philadelphia, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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