Month guide · Philadelphia · United States
Philadelphia in November
What November 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
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 9.9 hours of daylight. Cooler and shorter days; the holiday markets open late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Philadelphia: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with October (19°C (66°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:46
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:45
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
Autumn (September–November). Sunny, crisp days, autumn colour, Fringe Festival theatre and Halloween Nights at Eastern State; hotel prices stay fairly high.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in May). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Philadelphia Marathon (usually the Sunday before Thanksgiving)
- Thanksgiving Day Parade along the Parkway (Thanksgiving morning)
- Christmas Village at City Hall and LOVE Park (usually from late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Market · Center City
Reading Terminal Market
Arrive before noon on weekdays; at weekend lunchtime the aisles and the DiNic's queue get very crowded.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Iconic
- Rainy day
- Shopping
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Museum · Old City
Museum of the American Revolution
A modern museum at 3rd and Chestnut Streets that tells the story of the Revolution through weapons, letters and immersive galleries, including a replica Boston street and a privateer ship children can board.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- 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
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Street · Old City
Elfreth's Alley
A narrow cobbled lane off 2nd Street lined with about 30 small brick houses built between the 1720s and 1830s, often described as the country's oldest continuously inhabited residential street.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 4°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Philadelphia?
A shoulder-season month, with 3 notable events 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 November a good time to visit Philadelphia?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cooler and shorter days; the holiday markets open late in the month.
+How warm is Philadelphia in November?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Philadelphia in November?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.