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.
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 yearHere 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.