The climate in Philadelphia during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Philadelphia and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 32.8°C 91°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
| Average temperature | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 94 mm 3.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.9°C 82.3°F |
| Humidity | 76% |
| Windspeed | 9kph 6 mph |
On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Philadelphia in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
| Hottest month: | July | 32.7°C 90.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 81mm 3.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 7.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 11.9°C 53.4°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 158mm 6.2ins |