Best Time to Visit Pittsburgh
Best time: Aug, Sep, Jun, Jul.
Jul is warmest (30.1°C high); May is rainiest (100 mm).
Pittsburgh weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.3 | -6.6 | 62 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 5.6 | -5.5 | 58 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 11.1 | -1.3 | 83 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 17.7 | 3.5 | 82 | 7.4 |
| May | 24 | 9.4 | 100 | 8.4 |
| Jun | 28.3 | 14.3 | 98 | 9.2 |
| Jul | 30.1 | 16.7 | 99 | 9.2 |
| Aug | 29.1 | 16 | 90 | 8.2 |
| Sep | 25.6 | 12 | 81 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 19 | 5.8 | 64 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 11.9 | 1.1 | 76 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 6 | -3.6 | 72 | 2.1 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: AugSepJunJul
Beaches: AugJulJun
Hiking: OctAprSepMay
Sightseeing: AugSepJunJul
Pittsburgh quick facts
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (May, Jun, Jul): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?
Aug, Sep, Jun, Jul.
What is the rainiest month?
May, about 100 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 30.1°C.
Where to stay
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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