Detroit vs Philadelphia in October

Philadelphia is the better pick in October — 85 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Philadelphia is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Detroit is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Detroit vs PhiladelphiaOctober climate, side by side

DetroitPhiladelphia
Comfort score77/100 (B)85/100 (A)
Feels-like high15°C19°C
Avg high / low18° / 9°21° / 12°
Rainfall77 mm80 mm
Rainy days97
Humidity72%71%
Air quality (AQI)3742

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Detroit vs Philadelphia in October — FAQ

Is October better in Detroit or Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is the better pick in October — 85 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Philadelphia is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Detroit is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Detroit vs Philadelphia in October?
In October, Detroit averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 77 mm of rain; Philadelphia averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 80 mm.