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Philadelphia weather in September

Long-run climate averages for Philadelphia, PA in September, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

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September at a glance

In September, Philadelphia averages 77°F by day and 60°F at night. The wettest month is usually July.

September in Philadelphia averages a daytime high of 77°F and an overnight low of 60°F, which reads as warm for this part of the world. Across the whole year Philadelphia sees roughly 48 inches of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Philadelphia forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Philadelphia weather by month

what to expect in Philadelphia through the year, 1991-2020 averages

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
40°
26°
Cool
Feb
44°
26°
Cool
Mar
52°
33°
Cool
Apr
64°
43°
Mild
May
74°
53°
Warm
Jun
85°
63°
Hot
Jul
87°
68°
Hot
Wettest
Aug
85°
67°
Hot
Sep
77°
60°
Warm
Oct
67°
47°
Mild
Nov
55°
38°
Cool
Dec
44°
30°
Cool

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Philadelphia, scoring 96/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 80. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Philadelphia in September?
Philadelphia averages a daytime high of 77°F in September, with overnight lows around 60°F. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is September a good time to visit Philadelphia?
The most comfortable time to visit Philadelphia is usually April, May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Philadelphia in September?
The wettest month in Philadelphia is usually July. Across the year the city sees roughly 48 inches of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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