Best Times to Visit Philadelphia
The best time to visit Philadelphia is from March to May, when the city thaws from the cold winter and moderate room rates can be found at the hotels. Fall and winter are the coldest and cheapest seasons to visit the City of Brotherly Love. Peak season is the summer when multitudes of tourists swarm sites like Independence Hall and the Philadelphia Zoo.
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| March-May |
Spring is a nice season in Philadelphia. Although temperatures are still a bit brisk -- ranging from the mid 30s and lower 50s in March and the mid 50s and lower 70s in May -- the hotel rates are very reasonable. You might run into field trips of school children, but these crowds will be nothing in comparison to the peak summer's throngs. Key Events:
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| June-August |
The months of June, July and August comprise high season. Average temperatures range between the lower 70s and mid 80s, so tourist-ing is very pleasant. But large crowds drive hotel rates up, making this season the most expensive time to visit too. Key Events:
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September-February |
September starts out warm, but temperatures drop, as do the numbers of tourists. You'll also find declining room rates. Winter is by far the cheapest time to tour Philly, but it is also frigid with average low temperatures in the mid 20s. Key Events:
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