Philadelphia
City in United States
Philadelphia is a city in the United States with a population of about 1.6 million in 2020. Located 199 km from Washington, D.C., visitors travel here to see its prominent sights including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
What to see
The city features key historical sights. Visitors can explore Independence Hall, which is a UNESCO site, and the Liberty Bell.
When to go
January and February are cold with daily highs of 5 °C and 7 °C and lows dropping to -3 °C and -2 °C. Temperatures rise through the spring, reaching highs of 18 °C in April and 23 °C in May. July is the warmest month with a daily high of 30 °C and a low of 20 °C, alongside 128 mm of rain over about 16 days. Rain is distributed throughout the year, with monthly totals generally between 73 mm and 128 mm.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International Airport, located 11 km from the city.
Top sights in Philadelphia
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 13 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 5 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 90 | 73 | 109 | 106 | 110 | 104 | 128 | 117 | 101 | 96 | 92 | 99 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Philadelphia (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Philadelphia Museum of Art