Current Weather and Forecast in Philadelphia, PA
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About the weather in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 27°. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 129 days.
Philadelphia climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
When does it rain most in Philadelphia?
July, at 4.7 inches (120 mm) over about 14 days. November is the driest month, at 3.0 inches (77 mm).
When does Philadelphia drop below freezing?
Average overnight lows sit at or below 0°C in 2 months of the year, January through February.
Which month is warmest in Philadelphia?
July, averaging 88°F (31°C) by day and 70°F (21°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 99°F (37°C).
What is the best month to go to Philadelphia?
Aim for April to June and September to October if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 73°F (23°C) against roughly 11 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
When is Philadelphia at its coldest?
January, with highs of 42°F (5°C) and lows near 27°F (-3°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -7°F (-22°C).
Does it snow in Philadelphia?
Yes - about 9 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated December through March.