Month guide · Philadelphia · United States
Philadelphia in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit Philadelphia. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 15 hours of daylight. Warm and increasingly humid; long evenings at Spruce Street Harbor Park and outdoor concerts begin.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Philadelphia: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with May (24°C (75°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:31
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:31
- Daylight
- About 15 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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Odunde Festival — African American street festival on South Street (usually second Sunday of June)
- Wawa Welcome America — free events building up to 4 July (usually from mid/late June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Museum · Logan Square
Academy of Natural Sciences
Founded in 1812, the Academy has a Dinosaur Hall with a towering Tyrannosaurus and Hadrosaurus foulkii, the first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton found in North America.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Historic site · Old City
Independence Hall
Pick up or print your tour ticket first, then visit the Liberty Bell Center across Chestnut Street while you wait for your slot.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Free
- Architecture
Landmark · Old City
Liberty Bell Center
The cracked bell, inscribed with 'Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the Land', became a symbol for abolitionists and suffragists long after it hung in the State House.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Free
- Kids
Historic site · Fairmount
Eastern State Penitentiary
Use the audio tour; its side stories are the best part, and the self-guided route takes longer than most visitors expect.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 18°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 June a good time to visit Philadelphia?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Philadelphia?
It is one of the best months to visit Philadelphia. Warm and increasingly humid; long evenings at Spruce Street Harbor Park and outdoor concerts begin.
+How warm is Philadelphia in June?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Philadelphia in June?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.