When to go · Philadelphia
Philadelphia in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), late Jan–Feb (cold snaps and snow).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 7°C45°F / −3°C27°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), late Jan–Feb (cold snaps and snow).
Weather in February
- PhiladelphiaHighs around 7 °C, lows around -3 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 45 °F, lows around 27 °F, rain on about 9 days
- Northeast, United States · New York, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Mainecool
Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 30 °C+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 86 °F+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Mardi Gras (New Orleans) big impact
Feb or Mar (varies) · United States
New Orleans hotels triple in price and sell out.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Low
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket