PHILADELPHIA - Summer is Philadelphia's peak tourism season, drawing crowds, peak season hotel rates, and average temperatures reaching 85 degrees Fahrenheit. But with all this hustle and bustle comes plenty to love about this time of year! June marks Pride month, when tours, food offerings, and celebrations celebrate LGBTQ community support, while the Odunde festival, an African American cultural heritage event, is held each year during June.
July is hot and humid, yet that doesn't stop visitors from flocking to Independence Day fireworks displays or learning more at the National Constitution Center and Museum of the American Revolution. By September, however, temperatures begin to moderate slightly while hotel rates begin to decrease; moreover, Philadelphia comes alive with unique events and festivals - like its Film Festival and Philly Beer Week events!
In October, Old City offers an annual Harvest Festival featuring German food and music, while Peddler's Village hosts haunted happenings. Come November, sample freshly baked apple pie at the Pennsylvania Apple Festival or witness America's oldest Thanksgiving Parade!
Winter (December through February) brings cold but not blizzard-level conditions; average daily temperatures stay under 50 degrees Fahrenheit, offering discounted hotel stays during this low-season booking window.
