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Top sights in Philadelphia
- Independence Hall – Historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Philadelphia Museum of Art – Art museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Reading Terminal Market – Farmer's market in Philadelphia
- Eastern State Penitentiary – Historic American prison
- Rocky Steps – Construction
- Elfreth's Alley
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Planning your trip to Philadelphia
Best time to visit
April to June and September to October bring the most comfortable weather for walking the historic district. Summer is hot and humid, and winter is cold, though the city's museums make it a reasonable year-round destination. Crowds at the main historic sites are heaviest around school trips in spring and the early July holiday period.
How many days you need
Two to three days covers Independence National Historical Park with Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, Old City, Reading Terminal Market, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and its steps, and a walk around Rittenhouse Square. Add a day for more museums along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway or a trip to Valley Forge.
Getting around
Center City and the historic district are compact and easy to walk. The subway, trolleys and buses cover the wider city, and a regional rail line links the airport with Center City. Driving and parking in the center are tiring, so most visitors don't need a car. Trains connect Philadelphia with New York and Washington.
What to skip
Independence Hall requires timed-entry tickets for much of the year, so reserve ahead rather than arriving hoping for a same-day slot. The Liberty Bell line is often shorter early or late in the day. Some neighborhoods change quickly block by block, so use the usual big-city awareness at night and plan routes before walking long distances.
Where to stay in Philadelphia
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Best time to visit Philadelphia
The most comfortable months in Philadelphia are April to June and September to October, with average daytime highs of 64 to 84°F (18 to 29°C) and 9 to 12 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 89°F (32°C), and January the coolest at 43°F (6°C). July sees the most rain, around 14 days, while November is the driest with about 8.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 80 | 10 | Shoulder: 43°F (6°C), 10 rainy days |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 80 | 10 | Shoulder: 47°F (8°C), 10 rainy days |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 100 | 11 | Shoulder: 55°F (13°C), 11 rainy days |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 100 | 12 | Best: 12 rainy days |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 100 | 11 | Best: 11 rainy days |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 120 | 11 | Best: 11 rainy days |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 120 | 14 | Avoid: among the wettest, 14 rainy days |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 120 | 13 | Avoid: among the wettest, 13 rainy days |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 100 | 9 | Best: 9 rainy days |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 110 | 9 | Best: 9 rainy days |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 90 | 8 | Shoulder: 56°F (13°C), 8 rainy days |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 110 | 11 | Shoulder: 47°F (8°C), 11 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals.
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Philadelphia: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Philadelphia?
- The best time to visit Philadelphia is April to June and September to October, when average highs run 64 to 84°F (18 to 29°C) with 9 to 12 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 89°F (32°C) on average, and January the coolest at 43°F (6°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Philadelphia?
- July, with roughly 14 days of rain. The driest is November, with about 8. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Philadelphia?
- July is the warmest month, averaging 89°F (32°C) by day and 71°F (22°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 43°F (6°C) by day and 29°F (-2°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Philadelphia?
- The wettest months in Philadelphia are March to August and December, with 11 to 14 rainy days a month. November is the driest.
- How many days do you need in Philadelphia?
- Two to three days covers Independence National Historical Park with Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, Old City, Reading Terminal Market, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and its steps, and a walk around Rittenhouse Square. Add a day for more museums along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway or a trip to Valley Forge.
- How do I get around Philadelphia?
- Center City and the historic district are compact and easy to walk. The subway, trolleys and buses cover the wider city, and a regional rail line links the airport with Center City. Driving and parking in the center are tiring, so most visitors don't need a car. Trains connect Philadelphia with New York and Washington.
- Is it safe to travel to United States right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for United States on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for United States before you book.
- What other places are near Philadelphia?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Philadelphia are New York City (80 miles), Washington, DC (120 miles), Boston (270 miles).
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