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The best time to visit Pittsburgh

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Pittsburgh 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.

Pittsburgh is warmest in July (highs near 84°F) and coldest in January (lows around 29°F), with roughly 48 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 January and February.

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

Pittsburgh weather by month

what to expect in Pittsburgh through the year

Here is Pittsburgh'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 Pittsburgh by season.

Jan
41°
29°
Cool
Feb
49°
29°
Cool
Mar
52°
33°
Cool
Apr
64°
43°
Mild
Wettest
May
73°
52°
Warm
Jun
80°
60°
Warm
Jul
84°
65°
Warm
Aug
81°
63°
Warm
Sep
76°
58°
Warm
Oct
66°
47°
Mild
Nov
53°
37°
Cool
Dec
45°
32°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?
The most comfortable time to visit Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
July is the warmest month in Pittsburgh, averaging highs near 84°F.
What is the coldest month in Pittsburgh?
January is the coldest month in Pittsburgh, with lows around 29°F. Overnight frost is likely in January and February.
When is the rainy season in Pittsburgh?
The wettest month in Pittsburgh is usually April, out of roughly 48 inches of precipitation across the year.

Pittsburgh month by month