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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 85mm | 5.6hrs | 10.7hrs |
The climate in Philadelphia during January can be summarized as cold and a little damp.
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.
January is in the winter in Philadelphia and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 74mm | 6.1hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Philadelphia is generally reasonably dry 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.
February is in the winter in Philadelphia and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 93mm | 7.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Philadelphia is characteristically cool and a little damp.
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 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 96mm | 7.9hrs | 14.2hrs |
Philadelphia's weather in April is typically mild 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.
April is in the spring in Philadelphia and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 101mm | 8.5hrs | 15.3hrs |
May is a damp month in Philadelphia and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Philadelphia.
May is in the spring in Philadelphia and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 95mm | 9.6hrs | 10.7hrs |
June in Philadelphia is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Philadelphia, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Philadelphia and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 115mm | 9.5hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Philadelphia is generally damp with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Philadelphia, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Philadelphia and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 115mm 4.5 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 114mm | 9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Philadelphia is characteristically hot, humid and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Philadelphia, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Philadelphia and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 114mm 4.5 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 91mm | 7.9hrs | 14.2hrs |
Philadelphia's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Philadelphia, with some inordinately 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 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 91mm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 77mm | 7.1hrs | 15.3hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Philadelphia and the temperature is generally mild.
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.
October is in the fall / autumn in Philadelphia and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 89mm | 5.6hrs | 10.7hrs |
November in Philadelphia is generally a little damp 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 relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
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 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Philadelphia weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 90mm | 5hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Philadelphia is generally a little damp 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 relatively bad 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 cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Philadelphia with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Philadelphia weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 30°C 86°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 74mm 2.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 3.5°C 38.3°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 115mm 4.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 23.4°C 74.1°F |
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