Best Time to Visit Philadelphia for Backpacking – May Scores 87/100

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Backpacking Potential

87/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, June, April

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Weather

1°C – 25°C

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Generally dry

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Philadelphia

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	48Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	5°	88	11	66%	shoulder
February	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	7°	71	9.9	63%	shoulder
March	48Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	11°	110	11.5	61%	shoulder
April	80Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	18°	92	10.8	58%	shoulder
May	87Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	94	11.2	65%	shoulder
June	82Excellent Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	28°	110	11	67%	shoulder
July	80Excellent Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	121	10.6	66%	shoulder
August	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	24°	29°	106	10.1	69%	shoulder
September	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	21°	26°	109	9.1	69%	shoulder
October	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	14°	19°	99	9.2	70%	shoulder
November	49Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	13°	78	9.2	67%	shoulder
December	43Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	3°	8°	104	11.7	69%	shoulder