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The best time to visit Philadelphia

Month-by-month climate averages for Philadelphia, PA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Philadelphia is usually May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.

Philadelphia is warmest in July (highs near 89°F) and coldest in February (lows around 31°F), with roughly 46 inches of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, September and October. Expect overnight frost in February.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Philadelphia forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Philadelphia weather by month

what to expect in Philadelphia through the year

Here is Philadelphia's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Philadelphia by season.

Jan
46°
32°
Cool
Feb
49°
31°
Cool
Mar
55°
36°
Cool
Apr
67°
46°
Mild
Wettest
May
74°
53°
Warm
Jun
85°
63°
Hot
Jul
89°
70°
Hot
Aug
85°
67°
Hot
Sep
78°
61°
Warm
Oct
70°
50°
Mild
Nov
57°
40°
Cool
Dec
47°
33°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Philadelphia?
The most comfortable time to visit Philadelphia is usually May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Philadelphia?
July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, averaging highs near 89°F.
What is the coldest month in Philadelphia?
February is the coldest month in Philadelphia, with lows around 31°F. Overnight frost is likely in February.
When is the rainy season in Philadelphia?
The wettest month in Philadelphia is usually April, out of roughly 46 inches of precipitation across the year.

Philadelphia month by month