What is the weather like in Philadelphia vs Washington in August?

In August, Philadelphia averages 31°C high / 22°C low with about 114 mm of rain; Washington averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 122 mm.

Philadelphia vs Washington in August

Philadelphia and Washington are nearly tied in August — 72 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Philadelphia is hot, rainy; Washington is sweltering, rainy.

Philadelphia vs Washington — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Philadelphia	🇺🇸 Washington
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	33°C	35°C
Avg high / low	31° / 22°	31° / 21°
Rainfall	114 mm	122 mm
Rainy days	9	9
Humidity	72%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	60	64

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

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Philadelphia vs Washington in August — FAQ

Is August better in Philadelphia or Washington?: Philadelphia and Washington are nearly tied in August — 72 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Philadelphia is hot, rainy; Washington is sweltering, rainy.
What is the weather like in Philadelphia vs Washington in August?: In August, Philadelphia averages 31°C high / 22°C low with about 114 mm of rain; Washington averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 122 mm.