When to go · Pittsburgh, United States
Best Time to Visit Pittsburgh
Aim for September, July and May: that's when Pittsburgh's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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September, July, May
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
August, June, November
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
February, January
Hottest is August (28°C)
Pittsburgh weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3°C / 37°F | -4°C / 25°F | 87mm | cold, some rain |
| Feb | 6°C / 43°F | -4°C / 25°F | 94mm | cold, some rain |
| Mar | 12°C / 54°F | 0°C / 32°F | 101mm | cool, some rain |
| Apr | 16°C / 61°F | 5°C / 41°F | 95mm | cool, some rain |
| MayBEST | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 130mm | mild, wet |
| Jun | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 61°F | 145mm | warm, wet |
| JulBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 18°C / 64°F | 120mm | warm, wet |
| Aug | 28°C / 82°F | 18°C / 64°F | 137mm | warm, wet |
| SepBEST | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 57°F | 95mm | warm, some rain |
| Oct | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 48°F | 110mm | mild, some rain |
| Nov | 11°C / 52°F | 2°C / 36°F | 59mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Dec | 8°C / 46°F | 0°C / 32°F | 81mm | cold, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
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