Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Philadelphia with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Philadelphia in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Philadelphia with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 13°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature rises to around 32°C, with nights close to 14°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Philadelphia will be around 32°C, with nights close to 16°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 30 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average chance of precipitation is only 6% in October.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Philadelphia. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Philadelphia in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
30 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 14 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Philadelphia?
October is a great month to be in Philadelphia for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Philadelphia in October
With 37°C, Philadelphia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Philadelphia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Philadelphia, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Philadelphia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Philadelphia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 2 days of rain in Philadelphia.
Daily UV Index in October in Philadelphia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Philadelphia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Philadelphia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Philadelphia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Philadelphia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Philadelphia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Philadelphia
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Philadelphia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Philadelphia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Philadelphia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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