February could be a good time to visit Philadelphia, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +45°F, and there are typically 4 sunny days in February. However, expect about 7 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 49 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
-8°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Philadelphia has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Philadelphia in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Philadelphia for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in February is +52°F with a maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +14°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +43°F.
Is Philadelphia warm or cold in February?
Philadelphia is typically chill in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +41°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +28°F to +30°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in Philadelphia, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Philadelphia in February
Philadelphia weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+41°F
+45°F
+54°F
Min. temperature
-11°F
-8°F
+3°F
Max. temperature
+73°F
+77°F
+88°F
Rainfall
57 mm
49 mm
84 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
67%
64%
62%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
5
Cloudy days
14
11
12
Rainy days
7
7
11
Snowy days
6
6
3
February weather is still as ok as in January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +41°F to +45°F during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 57 mm to 49 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 67% to 64%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Philadelphia in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Philadelphia is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Philadelphia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 62 mm, with a 29% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain.On average, there are about 8 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Philadelphia wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 102 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Philadelphia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 1 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
February is one of the snowiest months in Philadelphia.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Philadelphia?
This is the weather in Philadelphia in February 2023:
1 February
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+38°F
2 February
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+40°F
3 February
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+37°F
4 February
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+27°F
5 February
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+52°F
6 February
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+50°F
7 February
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+46°F
8 February
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+57°F
9 February
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+60°F
10 February
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+61°F
11 February
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+49°F
12 February
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+44°F
13 February
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+59°F
14 February
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+56°F
15 February
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+66°F
16 February
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+62°F
17 February
🌫️
+62°F
18 February
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+44°F
19 February
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+53°F
20 February
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+62°F
21 February
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+58°F
22 February
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+52°F
23 February
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+63°F
24 February
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+55°F
25 February
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+43°F
26 February
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+51°F
27 February
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+49°F
28 February
🌫️
+43°F
In February 2023 Philadelphia had 5 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +27°F. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Philadelphia climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Philadelphia in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+62°F) and the highest in 2012 (+67°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 685 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1758 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Philadelphia in February:
Is February a good time to visit Philadelphia?
It’s always a good time to visit Philadelphia, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Philadelphia in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Philadelphia rainy in February?
Philadelphia is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Philadelphia in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Philadelphia in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Philadelphia, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.