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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°C / −3°C
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

Long-term averages
  • PhiladelphiaHighs around 5 °C, lows around -3 °C, 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.

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

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