When to go · Philadelphia
Philadelphia in July
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
- 31°C88°F / 21°C70°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), late Jan–Feb (cold snaps and snow).
Weather in July
- PhiladelphiaHighs around 31 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 70 °F, rain on about 11 days
- Northeast, United States · New York, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Mainehot
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.
Independence Day big impact
4 Jul · United States
Fireworks and parades; parks, beaches and flights busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast