So, you need to go or are considering a trip to Philadelphia from New York City. Well, this post covers the options that you have and weighs the pros and cons of each. We are a walking tour company offering tours in both cities, so our tour guides are regularly making the trip between Philly […]
September features warm to comfortable afternoons with cool late nights and early mornings near the end of this month. About 7-8 days will be considered humid, mostly early in the month. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to average near 81-82 F (27-28 C) early in September, cooling down to around 73-75 F (23-24 C) near […]
Philadelphia in August features warm afternoons and evenings with comfortable late nights and mornings. About 15 days this month will be considered humid. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to average 86-88 F (30-31 C) early in the month, decreasing to 82-84 F (28-29 C) near the end of the month. About 7-8 days this month […]
July features warm to hot afternoons with comfortable late night and early mornings, however, about 17 days will likely be humid. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures during July tend to average around 86-88 F (30-31 C) but you should expect that 10-12 days will reach highs of 90 F (32 C) or more. The record high […]
June in Philadelphia features warm afternoons and evenings with mostly comfortable late nights and early mornings. Humidity levels increase this month, with about 9 days being considered muggy. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to average around 79-81 F (26-27 C) early in the month, warming to about 84-86 F (29-30 C) near the end of […]
May in Philadelphia features cool nights, comfortable afternoons, with 2-3 humid days near the end of the month. Temperatures Afternoon high temperatures early in May tend to be around 69-71 F (21-22 C) but will warm to 77-79 F (25-26 C) by the end of the month. \ A few of the warmer afternoons, especially […]
Expect mostly cold nights with cool to comfortable days. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures will average around 59-61 F (15-16 C) early in April, warming to 67-69 F (about 20 C) near the end of the month. A few of the warmer afternoons, especially late in the month, can reach up near 81 F (27 C). […]
March in Philadelphia tends to be cold, however, a touch of spring usually appears near the end of the month. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to average around 48-50 F (9-10 C) early in the month, warming to 56-58 F (23-24 C) near the end of the month. A few of the warmer afternoons, especially […]
This post covers the weather in Philadepia in February, including average temperaturs, average rain and snow, as well as tips on what to wear. Temperatures Rain and Snow What to Wear Things to Do Weather in January Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to be around 39-42 F (4-6 C) early in the month, warming gradually […]
January in Philadelphia tends to be very cold with some risk for snow, and in this post, we detail exactly what you should expect this month. Temperatures Sky and Rain What to Wear Things to Do Weather in December Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to be near 42-43 F (6 C) early in the month, […]
This post covers what to expect weatherwise in Philadephia during the month of December, including average temperatures and precipitation. December in Philadelphia is cold with some risk for some snow. As a retired meteorologist turned tour guide, I didn't expect that I would use my experience as a forecaster in my new career in tourism. […]
Let Free Tours by Foot help you plan your trip to Philadelphia. Our local experts have written everything you need to know about what to do and see in DC. If you just don’t know where to start, visit our main post. Top Things To Do in Philadelpha Free Walking Tours But if you want […]
This post will compare and contrast each of the tourist passes available in Philadelphia. Each section will explain how to use the pass, how much money you can save, and which attractions are included.
This post lists some of the best things to do in Philadelphia in June including free events, things to do at night and family-friendly activities, updated for 2024. For more ideas, take a look at our things to Do in Philadelphia post. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of […]
This post lists some of the best things to do in Philadelphia in May including free events, things to do at night and family-friendly activities, updated for 2024. For more ideas, take a look at our Things to Do in Philadelphia post. TOP 12 EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO IN MAY This section covers our […]
Whenever we're guiding a tour around Philadelphia, there's always a chance that we'll get questions about this popular museum. For this reason, we've decided to compile details about how to get tickets for the Franklin Institute, including information about ways to save money on admission and even a few of the highlights you might want […]
