Philadelphia weather in September

September in Philadelphia: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Philadelphia · #177 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 86/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Philadelphia climate normals — September

Daytime high26°C / 78°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low17°C / 63°F
Feels like (high)26°C / 79°F
Rainfall96 mm / 3.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days9 days
Humidity70%💧 humid
Dew point15°C / 58°F
Sunshine9 h/day
Daylight12.4 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)45🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Philadelphia in September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Philadelphia?
September in Philadelphia: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Philadelphia on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
What is the weather like in Philadelphia in September?
In September, Philadelphia averages a daily high of 25.6°C and a low of 17.1°C, with about 95.5 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Philadelphia in September?
Philadelphia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in September.

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