Best time to go to Pittsburgh Average weather of Pittsburgh, United States
When is the best time to go to Pittsburgh?
When is the best time to go to Pittsburgh? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Pittsburgh are May, June, July, August, September and October
- On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
- January is the coldest month of the year
- The rainiest months are April, May, June and July
Annual weather in Pittsburgh
For full information about the climate and weather in Pittsburgh a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F/36°F | very bad weather | Pittsburgh in january | ||
| February | 27°F/40°F | very bad weather | Pittsburgh in february | ||
| March | 36°F/50°F | very bad weather | Pittsburgh in march | ||
| April | 47°F/61°F | tolerable weather | Pittsburgh in april | ||
| May | 59°F/74°F | good weather | Pittsburgh in may | ||
| June | 67°F/81°F | good weather | Pittsburgh in june | ||
| July | 70°F/86°F | good weather | Pittsburgh in july | ||
| August | 68°F/85°F | good weather | Pittsburgh in august | ||
| September | 61°F/79°F | good weather | Pittsburgh in september | ||
| October | 50°F/65°F | good weather | Pittsburgh in october | ||
| November | 38°F/52°F | very bad weather | Pittsburgh in november | ||
| December | 32°F/41°F | very bad weather | Pittsburgh in december |
Weather and climate in Pittsburgh
- From january to march the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 50°F and it rains in march about 4.3in.
- In april the climate is passable, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 47°F and it rains in april about 5.8in.
- From may to september the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 99°F and, in september, 6 days of rain are expected.
- In the month of october the climate is not good, but still OK. The temperature rises to 65°F and, in october, 7 days of rain are expected.
- From november to december the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 41°F and, in december, 6 days of rain are expected.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Pittsburgh
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Pittsburgh: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Pittsburgh
Find out when Pittsburgh has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Pittsburgh
- Very low season in Pittsburgh
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February. - Low season in Pittsburgh
The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, November and December. - High season in Pittsburgh
The number of visitors to Pittsburgh is high in: May, June, September and October. - Peak season in Pittsburgh
The largest number of tourists visiting Pittsburgh is during: July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Pittsburgh month by month
Best time for low prices in Pittsburgh
Average prices of hotels in Pittsburgh month by month
Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Pittsburgh. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
Find the best price for your hotel room
Average price of hiring a car in Pittsburgh
On average, it costs $ 116 per day to hire a car in Pittsburgh. This price varies by $ 26 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 104 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 129.
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