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Philadelphia in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Philadelphia in July and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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July

Weather in Philadelphia in July 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Philadelphia in July is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +86°F during the day, and approximately 4 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 16 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in July around 102 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • July is usually the hottest month of the year in Philadelphia;

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+52°F
Min.
+104°F
Max.
102 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Philadelphia has good weather in July.

Average temperature in Philadelphia in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Philadelphia for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in July is +88°F with a maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +66°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +86°F.

Is Philadelphia warm or cold in July?

Philadelphia is typically warm in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +64°F to +70°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

July is the hottest month in Philadelphia, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Philadelphia in July

Philadelphia weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+82°F+86°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+46°F+52°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+100°F+104°F+100°F
Rainfall
99 mm102 mm96 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
67%69%71%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
445
Cloudy days
111110
Rainy days
151615
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as good as in June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +82°F to +86°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 99 mm to 102 mm. Humidity rises from 67% to 69%. Winds are calmer in comparison to June, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

August brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Philadelphia in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Philadelphia is gradually increasing during July, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Philadelphia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in July is about 237 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 53 mm, which is considered heavy rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
July is one of the rainiest months in Philadelphia, here is a comparison with other months, 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.

How was the weather last July in Philadelphia?

This is the weather in Philadelphia in July 2023:
1 July
☁️
+86°F
2 July
🌧️
+89°F
3 July
🌧️
+90°F
4 July
🌧️
+88°F
5 July
☁️
+93°F
6 July
☁️
+93°F
7 July
☁️
+91°F
8 July
☁️
+89°F
9 July
☁️
+83°F
10 July
☁️
+87°F
11 July
☀️
+90°F
12 July
☁️
+91°F
13 July
☁️
+93°F
14 July
☁️
+89°F
15 July
☁️
+92°F
16 July
🌧️
+83°F
17 July
☁️
+90°F
18 July
☁️
+90°F
19 July
🌫️
+85°F
20 July
☁️
+86°F
21 July
☀️
+85°F
22 July
☁️
+84°F
23 July
☁️
+89°F
24 July
☁️
+86°F
25 July
☁️
+87°F
26 July
☀️
+89°F
27 July
☁️
+93°F
28 July
☁️
+94°F
29 July
☁️
+91°F
30 July
☀️
+81°F
31 July
☀️
+85°F
In July 2023 Philadelphia had 5 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Philadelphia climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Philadelphia in July 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 July:

Is July a good time to visit Philadelphia?

July is a really good time to go to Philadelphia. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Philadelphia.

Can you sunbathe in Philadelphia in July?

July is warm in Philadelphia. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Philadelphia rainy in July?

Philadelphia is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Philadelphia in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Philadelphia in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Philadelphia

Source of the data

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.