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

Curious about the October weather in Philadelphia? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Philadelphia typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Philadelphia in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

With around 200 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 71%  
SunshineSunshine 200 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Philadelphia in October?

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 in October.

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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