Best Time to Visit Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Philadelphia.
Philadelphia does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 25.2°C / 77.4°F) and driest (February, 71 mm / 2.8 in) months. The drier stretch runs through April and June and October–February; the wetter half falls in March and May and July–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 0.1°C / 32.2°F in January to 25.2°C / 77.4°F in July, with rainfall from 71 mm / 2.8 in (February) to 113 mm / 4.4 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Philadelphia's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 22.6°C72.7°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| August | 24.4°C75.9°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| July | 25.2°C77.4°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
No month at Philadelphia matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Philadelphia?
Philadelphia doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~71 mm / 2.8 in) and July (warmest, 25.2°C / 77.4°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Philadelphia?
The rainy season at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania runs through March and May and July–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 95 mm / 3.7 in. The wettest single month is July (113 mm / 4.4 in).
What is the driest month in Philadelphia?
The driest month in Philadelphia is February, averaging about 71 mm / 2.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 1.4°C / 34.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Philadelphia?
The least comfortable months for travel to Philadelphia — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 113 mm / 4.4 in in July, and the coldest month averages 0.1°C / 32.2°F.
Is Philadelphia climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Philadelphia figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Philadelphia specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.