March Packing List for Louisville — What to Wear & Bring

Essentials

If you only pack a few things, pack these.

• Waterproof Trench CoatEssential

  With 13 days of precipitation expected, a waterproof layer is vital for navigating NuLu without getting soaked in Louisville.

• Mid-weight SweatersEssential

  Since temperatures fluctuate between 57°F and 38°F, layering is key for the humid continental transitional climate of Louisville.

• Versatile Jeans or ChinosEssential

  Ideal for walking the flat terrain of NuLu in Louisville when temperatures are around 57°F.

• Waterproof Chelsea BootsEssential

  With 13 days of rain expected, waterproof boots are vital for traversing the wet streets of Louisville during its rainy spring season.

• Compact UmbrellaEssential

  Essential for staying dry during any of the 13 rainy days typical of Louisville's spring season.

Clothing

• Waterproof Trench CoatEssential

  With 13 days of precipitation expected, a waterproof layer is vital for navigating NuLu without getting soaked in Louisville.

• Mid-weight SweatersEssential

  Since temperatures fluctuate between 57°F and 38°F, layering is key for the humid continental transitional climate of Louisville.

• Long-sleeve Base LayersRecommended

  These are perfect for managing the temperature swings during Louisville's spring, where highs often only reach 57°F.

• Versatile Jeans or ChinosEssential

  Ideal for walking the flat terrain of NuLu in Louisville when temperatures are around 57°F.

Footwear

• Waterproof Chelsea BootsEssential

  With 13 days of rain expected, waterproof boots are vital for traversing the wet streets of Louisville during its rainy spring season.

• Comfortable Walking SneakersRecommended

  Essential for navigating the flat terrain of the NuLu neighborhood in Louisville when it is 57°F.

• All-weather LoafersOptional

  A stylish option for dining out that handles the 13 days of rain common in Louisville's spring season.

• Sturdy Rain BootsRecommended

  Best for heavy downpours near the Ohio River waterfront when temperatures in Louisville drop toward 38°F.

Accessories

• Compact UmbrellaEssential

  Essential for staying dry during any of the 13 rainy days typical of Louisville's spring season.

• Lightweight ScarfRecommended

  Protects against wind coming off the Ohio River when temperatures in Louisville dip to 38°F.

• SunglassesRecommended

  Necessary for bright afternoons even when highs only reach 57°F in Louisville's spring climate.

• Light GlovesOptional

  Keeps hands warm during the chilly, damp mornings typical of Louisville's spring season when it is 38°F.