Philadelphia weather by month
Philadelphia has warm summers, cold winters and plenty of rain. The most pleasant month is May.
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Month by month
Average daytime high, night low, rain or snow, how the air feels and how strong the sun is, 1991–2020. Best months are highlighted.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Air | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F 6°C | 26°F -3°C | 3.3 in 83 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
| February | 45°F 7°C | 27°F -3°C | 2.8 in 70 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| March | 53°F 12°C | 34°F 1°C | 4.1 in 103 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| April | 65°F 19°C | 43°F 6°C | 3.4 in 87 mm | Dry | Sunny |
| May | 76°F 24°C | 54°F 12°C | 3.5 in 89 mm | Comfortable | Sunny |
| June | 84°F 29°C | 63°F 17°C | 4.0 in 101 mm | A little humid | Strong sun |
| July | 89°F 31°C | 68°F 20°C | 4.3 in 109 mm | Humid | Strong sun |
| August | 87°F 30°C | 67°F 19°C | 4.2 in 106 mm | Humid | Sunny |
| September | 80°F 27°C | 60°F 15°C | 4.0 in 102 mm | A little humid | Sunny |
| October | 69°F 21°C | 48°F 9°C | 3.3 in 85 mm | Comfortable | Moderate sun |
| November | 57°F 14°C | 38°F 3°C | 3.0 in 76 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
| December | 47°F 8°C | 31°F -1°C | 3.9 in 100 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
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