Philadelphia weather in October (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Philadelphia during October? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During October, Philadelphia usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 20°C, cooling down at night to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Philadelphia in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 200 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Philadelphia climate page with graphs.

 

Philadelphia, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 200 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 59%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Philadelphia, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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