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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 April, May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.

Pittsburgh is warmest in July (highs near 82°F) and coldest in February (lows around 22°F), with roughly 39 inches of precipitation across the year and June the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May, September and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.

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, 1991-2020 averages

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
36°
24°
Cold
Feb
42°
22°
Cool
Mar
48°
29°
Cool
Apr
61°
40°
Mild
May
72°
51°
Warm
Jun
80°
60°
Warm
Wettest
Jul
82°
63°
Warm
Aug
81°
63°
Warm
Sep
74°
56°
Warm
Oct
63°
44°
Mild
Nov
51°
35°
Cool
Dec
41°
28°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?
The most comfortable time to visit Pittsburgh is usually April, May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Pittsburgh?
July is the warmest month in Pittsburgh, averaging highs near 82°F.
What is the coldest month in Pittsburgh?
February is the coldest month in Pittsburgh, with lows around 22°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Pittsburgh?
The wettest month in Pittsburgh is usually June, out of roughly 39 inches of precipitation across the year.

Pittsburgh month by month