Weather and Packing Info for Your Hershey Vacation

No matter what time of year you visit Hershey, you can always guarantee that the atmosphere will be filled with small-town hospitality and the air filled with the scent of chocolate, but that's where the similarities end. The seasons vary greatly and each is marked with their own unique characteristics.

Spring in Hershey

Spring is when the flowers bloom and the green of the grass starts to break through the frost of the past winter. March and April see highs in the fifties and sixties and lows in the twenties and thirties. May starts to see highs in the seventies and lows in the forties. Make sure you pack a light jacket or warm sweaters for the cooler weather.

Summer in Hershey

The summer months see warm weather and bright sunny days. Highs range from the high seventies to the low eighties and lows average between the high fifties and low sixties. Pack light, comfortable clothing this time of year and plenty of sunscreen.

Fall in Hershey

The fall brings beautiful leaves changing their colors and cooler weather. September and October see highs in the sixties and seventies and lows in the forties and fifties. In November the highs reach about fifty and the lows drop into the thirties. Make sure to pack a windbreaker, fall jacket and warm sweaters.

Winter in Hershey

The winter months are cold and snow is not uncommon. The holiday season brings beautiful decorations. Highs range in the thirties and forties and lows drop into the teens. Make sure you pack a winter jacket and lots of warm clothing.

Packing Advice

Hershey's climate is marked by warm summers and white winters. Good preparation and common sense are a good rule of thumb to follow.

• Planning Your Packing. Anything you forget to pack, you'll have to buy, so be sure to make a list of everything you need to take with you and refer to it as you pack. This will ensure that nothing will be overlooked.
• Preparing Clothes. Lay everything out before you pack. Fold, layer, and pack all like items together. Use undergarments and socks to fill space. Put toiletries and loose items in waterproof containers, in a kit or separate bag.
• Packing For Family Members. With the exception of toddlers and infants, each family member should be able to carry at least one piece of luggage. A small backpack is ideal when traveling with young children.
• Packing For Comfort. Natural fibers like cotton or silk and light colors are good choices for hot days. To avoid aching feet, pack a pair of familiar walking shoes.