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Philadelphia in July
What July is really like in Philadelphia: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 14.7 hours of daylight. Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms; the Independence sites are busiest around Independence Day.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Philadelphia: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with June (29°C (84°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:44
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:29
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid days with thunderstorms, long evenings on the waterfront and the big Fourth of July celebrations, when the historic sites are busiest.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Independence Day concert and fireworks on the Parkway (4 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Museum · Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Rodin Museum
Even if you skip the galleries, the garden and gateway make a calm stop on a walk up the Parkway.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Couples
- Outdoors
Gallery · South Street
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar covered a lot on South Street with a maze of tiles, mirrors, bottles and bicycle wheels, creating an immersive outdoor labyrinth and indoor galleries.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Photo spot
- Couples
Market · South Philly
9th Street Italian Market
Come on a Saturday morning when every stall is set up, then walk to East Passyunk Avenue for lunch.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
- History
Waterfront · Fairmount Park
Boathouse Row and the Schuylkill River Trail
A line of 19th-century rowing clubhouses on the Schuylkill River behind the art museum, outlined in lights after dark.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- After dark
- Photo spot
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 21°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Philadelphia?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Philadelphia in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Philadelphia?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms; the Independence sites are busiest around Independence Day.
+How warm is Philadelphia in July?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Philadelphia in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.