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Philadelphia weather in May

Weather in Philadelphia: May

Average day temperature: 70.2°F
Average night temperature: 57.6°F
Number of sunny days: 12 days
Day length: 13.9 - 14.8 hours
Number of rainy days: 4 days
Precipitation totals: 2.4 in.

Air temperature in May, °F

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2026
2025
2024

The highest day temperature during May of 2026 was 98°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 44°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 72.4°F and 56.9°F.

Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days

Number of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days in May is almost equal.

Precipitation total in May, in.

Precipitation total value in Philadelphia in May is 1.8 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.

Wind speed in May, mph

The average wind speed value in May is 7.5 mph

Average sunny hours

This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 8.1.

Best time for vacation in Philadelphia

Sunniest months:
November 14 days
August 14 days
June 13 days
Warmest months:
July 86.8 °F
August 83.9 °F
June 79.9 °F
Coldest months:
January 35.9 °F
February 39.2 °F
December 42.3 °F
Rainiest months:
August 5 days
June 5 days
July 5 days
Windiest months:
March 9.2 mph
April 9.1 mph
January 8.7 mph

Philadelphia on a weather map

Philadelphia
+82°F
E 7 mph
Feels like: +86°F
Precip.: 5%
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24 Hours Forecast
Philadelphia
Local time: 07:51
June 12, friday
0900
82°F
E
7 mph
1200
91°F
E
8 mph
1500
93°F
E
11 mph
1800
90°F
E
11 mph
2100
84°F
SE
9 mph
June 13, saturday
0000
77°F
SE
9 mph
0300
72°F
SE
8 mph
0600
68°F
SE
8 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F