March Packing List for Philadelphia — What to Wear & Bring

With 11 days of precipitation in March, a long trench coat keeps you dry while walking between Philadelphia's museum district landmarks.

Philadelphia's 54°F highs can feel cool when the wind picks up; a vest is a perfect layer for a walk along the Schuylkill River Trail.

Jeans are durable for navigating the 11 rainy days of March in Philadelphia while remaining stylish for a visit to South Street.

These serve as ideal base layers for Philadelphia's variable March weather, where lows can still dip to 35°F.

Philadelphia's Old City cobblestones stay slick after rain — with 11 rainy days in March and temps near 35-54°F, rubber soles are the only sensible choice.

March brings 11 rainy days to Philadelphia with temps ranging 35–54°F — waterproof sneakers handle both dry spells on South Street and wet walks through Old City's uneven cobblestone blocks near Independence Hall.

A polished shoe is appropriate for Philadelphia's indoor dining scene when the 54°F weather permits a break from boots.

With March being one of Philadelphia's wettest months (11 precip days), a full-sized umbrella provides much-needed coverage in open plazas.

A transition scarf is perfect for Philadelphia's 35°F mornings that warm up to 54°F by the afternoon.

Protect your belongings from the 11 days of rain while keeping your hands free to navigate Philadelphia's SEPTA system.

For outdoor events like the Philadelphia Flower Show, a packable poncho is a great backup for the 11 rainy days in March.

After walking through Philadelphia's 11 days of rain, these will help your footwear recover for the next day's adventures.

Philadelphia averages 11 rainy days in March — a compact umbrella fits in any tote for walks through Old City and Society Hill where there's no shelter between historic cobblestone blocks.