Best Time to Visit Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 23.3°C / 73.9°F) and driest (February, 57 mm / 2.2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through April and September–February; the wetter half falls in March and May–August. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -1.7°C / 28.9°F in January to 23.3°C / 73.9°F in July, with rainfall from 57 mm / 2.2 in (February) to 100 mm / 3.9 in (May). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Pittsburgh's climate is broadly strongly continental. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 22.4°C72.3°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| July | 23.3°C73.9°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| September | 18.6°C65.5°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
No month at Pittsburgh matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~57 mm / 2.2 in) and July (warmest, 23.3°C / 73.9°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 Pittsburgh?
The rainy season at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania runs through March and May–August, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 81 mm / 3.2 in. The wettest single month is May (100 mm / 3.9 in).
What is the driest month in Pittsburgh?
The driest month in Pittsburgh is February, averaging about 57 mm / 2.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 0°C / 32°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Pittsburgh?
The least comfortable months for travel to Pittsburgh — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, June, July, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 100 mm / 3.9 in in May, and the coldest month averages -1.7°C / 28.9°F.
Is Pittsburgh climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.