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
January 25°F/36°F
3.9in
February 27°F/40°F
4.2in
March 36°F/50°F
4.3in
April 47°F/61°F
5.8in
May 59°F/74°F
6.6in
June 67°F/81°F
6.9in
July 70°F/86°F
6.8in
August 68°F/85°F
5.1in
September 61°F/79°F
5.2in
October 50°F/65°F
4.4in
November 38°F/52°F
3.2in
December 32°F/41°F
4.3in


Weather and climate in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Pittsburgh is 63°F (ranging from 36°F in january to 86°F in july). Annual rainfall is 60.6in, with a minimum of 3.2in in november and a maximum of 6.9in in june.
  • 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, January 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.

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Average price of hiring a car in Pittsburgh

On average, it costs $ 117 per day to hire a car in Pittsburgh. This price varies by $ 32 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 100 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 132.

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