When is the best time to go to Philadelphia
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Philadelphia, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Philadelphia
Philadelphia weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Philadelphia are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 139mm | 5.1hrs | 11.2hrs |
Cool and wet weather often prevails in Philadelphia during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Philadelphia for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Philadelphia and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 131mm | 6hrs | 11.9hrs |
February in Philadelphia is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Philadelphia for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Philadelphia and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 131mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 158mm | 7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Philadelphia is characteristically mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Philadelphia for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Philadelphia and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 145mm | 8.2hrs | 13.8hrs |
Philadelphia's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Philadelphia.
April is in the spring in Philadelphia and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 118mm | 8.9hrs | 14.7hrs |
May is a damp, humid month in Philadelphia and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Philadelphia, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Philadelphia and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 118mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 93mm | 9.6hrs | 11.2hrs |
Philadelphia's weather in June is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Philadelphia.
June is in the summer in Philadelphia and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 93mm 3.6 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 140mm | 8.9hrs | 11.9hrs |
July in Philadelphia is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Philadelphia for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Philadelphia and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 94mm | 8.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Philadelphia is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Philadelphia.
August is in the summer in Philadelphia and is typically the 5th 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.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
Philadelphia weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 92mm | 7.9hrs | 13.8hrs |
Philadelphia's weather in September is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Philadelphia, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Philadelphia and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 81mm | 7.8hrs | 14.7hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Philadelphia and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Philadelphia, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Philadelphia and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 112mm | 5.9hrs | 11.2hrs |
The weather in November in Philadelphia is characteristically mild and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Philadelphia.
November is in the fall / autumn in Philadelphia and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 145mm | 5.1hrs | 11.9hrs |
December in Philadelphia is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Philadelphia for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Philadelphia and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Philadelphia weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
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