Philadelphia weather in February
Philadelphia in February averages 2°C (36°F), 69 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Philadelphia, February is the second coldest, the driest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 2°C (36°F)
-2–7°C · 28–44°F
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.6 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 17 km/h
What is Philadelphia like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Philadelphia in February?
A light rain jacket
About 69 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -2°C (28°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Philadelphia is 1.2°C warmer than January and 10 mm drier than it, which averages 1°C (34°F).
February in Philadelphia is 4.3°C cooler than March and 32 mm drier than it, which averages 7°C (44°F).
Daylight in Philadelphia in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 10 hours 42 minutes in Philadelphia, rising about 06:53 and setting about 17:36 local time.
February ends 1 hour 5 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 18 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Philadelphia
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Travel guides for Philadelphia
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Philadelphia weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 34°F | 79 mm |
| February | 2°C / 36°F | 69 mm |
| March | 7°C / 44°F | 101 mm |
| April | 13°C / 55°F | 88 mm |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 86 mm |
| June | 23°C / 74°F | 103 mm |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 111 mm |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 109 mm |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 112 mm |
| October | 15°C / 58°F | 88 mm |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 74 mm |
| December | 4°C / 39°F | 101 mm |
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FAQs about Philadelphia in February
February climate averages for Philadelphia, 1991–2020.
Philadelphia averages 2°C (36°F) in February, ranging from about -2°C (28°F) at night to 7°C (44°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 69 mm falls across February, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. February averages 2°C (36°F) against 7°C (44°F) in March — 4.3°C cooler.
February is 1.2°C warmer than January, and 10 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 42 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 15 hours in June and 9 hours 21 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 06:53 and sunset about 17:36 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 5 minutes longer than it starts.
