Philadelphia · October
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 67°F, low 52°F. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
67° / 52°F
Humidity
72%
Rain days
13/mo
Wind
11 mph
What October feels like in Philadelphia
Sunrise
07:12
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:20
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Philadelphia in October
The kit for October in Philadelphia: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-12° avg high
+1 rain days
Philadelphia in September →
October
67°F avg high
13 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+13° avg high
+3 rain days
Philadelphia in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Philadelphia in October?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Philadelphia in October?+
Average high 67°F, average low 52°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Philadelphia?+
Compared to September (avg high 79°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 55°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Philadelphia in October?+
Expect about 13 measurable rain days in October, on average.