Lexington in March
Good time to visit
March feels like winter's last stand before spring takes over. Basketball fever heats up the city, and you'll catch glimpses of the beautiful weather ahead.
Weather
March teases you with spring's arrival - highs climb to 14°C while lows hover around 2°C. Expect rain about half the days, sometimes heavy downpours that clear quickly. The humidity starts creeping back up.
14°C high2°C low13 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$95/day average
Events & Festivals
- •St. Patrick's Day celebrations
- •NCAA March Madness (UK games)
- •Spring break activities
March Tips
- •Pack an umbrella and waterproof jacket - March rain is unpredictable
- •UK basketball dominates the city's mood during tournament time
- •Restaurants start reopening patios on nice days
All Months
April through May is pure magic in Lexington. The dogwoods bloom, Keeneland's spring meet runs, and temperatures hover in the perfect 70s. This is also when the horse farms look their absolute best - emerald grass, white fences, and foals learning to run.
September and October bring fall racing season and some of the most beautiful autumn colors you'll see anywhere. The weather stays comfortable through Halloween, making it perfect for outdoor activities and horse farm tours.
Summer gets hot and humid - we're talking 90+ degrees with Kentucky-level humidity that'll leave you sticky. But if you can handle the heat, hotel rates drop and you'll have attractions mostly to yourself.
Winter isn't terrible, but many horse farms limit tours and some outdoor attractions close. Basketball season at the University of Kentucky heats things up downtown, but you'll pay premium prices for hotels during March Madness.
Lexington Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
4/10
Budget
7/10
Luxury
5/10
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