Best Time To Visit Philadelphia > Weather And Festivals

What is the best time to visit Philadelphia?

The best time to visit Philadelphia is from March to May, the city's spring season. The temperatures during this time reach highs of about 10°C in March but go up to about 17°C to 21°C in the latter half of the season. This period is best to witness the cherry blossoms in the city as well as enjoy the host of outdoor activities in Philadelphia. The crowds are relatively thinner and major parades and outdoor festivals adorn the streets. June to August is the tourist season in Philly with highs of 27°C to 29°C and lows of 16°C to 19°C. The weather is ideal to enjoy the beauty of the city and festivals are still in full swing. However, large crowds flock to the historic city during the summer which drives up the cost of accommodation. September to November starts out with warmer temperatures reaching 25°C but soon drop to 12°C. Accommodation prices and crowds drop drastically with the temperatures and this is a good time to witness the changing foliage in the city. The time period between December to February is the coldest in the city-temperatures only reach 6°C at their peak and remain below 0°C.