Philadelphia, USA

Best Time to Visit Philadelphia

The best time to visit Philadelphia is April to June, September to November.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeAprilCool, wet

Averages 12°C (53°F) with 107 mm of rain over the month.

6 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit Philadelphia in April to June, September to November for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $151, and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Off-peak

    Cold, wet. Averages 1°C (33°F) with 83 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Off-peak

    Cold, wet. Averages 2°C (36°F) with 96 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Good

    Cold, wet. Averages 6°C (42°F) with 101 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Best time

    Cool, wet. Averages 12°C (53°F) with 107 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Best time

    Mild, wet. Averages 17°C (63°F) with 107 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Best time

    Warm, wet. Averages 22°C (72°F) with 105 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Good

    Warm, wet. Averages 26°C (78°F) with 124 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Good

    Warm, wet. Averages 24°C (76°F) with 101 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Best time

    Warm, wet. Averages 21°C (70°F) with 106 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Best time

    Mild, wet. Averages 15°C (59°F) with 106 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Best time

    Cold, some rain. Averages 8°C (46°F) with 79 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Good

    Cold, wet. Averages 4°C (40°F) with 112 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in Philadelphia

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

Philadelphia is warmest in July (26°C / 78°F) and coolest in January (1°C / 33°F). July is the wettest month at 124 mm of rain, and November the driest at 79 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are May, June, July, August and September.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in Philadelphia
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan1°C 33°F83 mm
Feb2°C 36°F96 mm
Mar6°C 42°F101 mm
Apr12°C 53°F107 mm
May17°C 63°F107 mm
Jun22°C 72°F105 mm
Jul26°C 78°F124 mm
Aug24°C 76°F101 mm
Sep21°C 70°F106 mm
Oct15°C 59°F106 mm
Nov8°C 46°F79 mm
Dec4°C 40°F112 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

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