When to go · Philadelphia
Philadelphia in January
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
- 5°C41°F / −3°C27°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- United States overall
- Prices
- Low
- United States overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Philadelphia
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), late Jan–Feb (cold snaps and snow).
Weather in January
- PhiladelphiaHighs around 5 °C, lows around -3 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 41 °F, lows around 27 °F, rain on about 10 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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Low
- Prices · United States overall
- Low
United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket