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

What weather conditions can you expect in Philadelphia this September? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In September, Philadelphia typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Philadelphia in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 218 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Philadelphia, monthly averages in September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 108 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
SunshineSunshine 218 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59%  

Where to go in the United States of America in September

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

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 22°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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