Best Time to Visit Pittsburgh: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Pittsburgh: September, August, June, July.
- Best months for Pittsburgh: September, August, June, July.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: September. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: May, July, April.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 3.9).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -5°C | 92 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.9 |
| February | 5°C | -4°C | 79 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.5 |
| March | 10°C | 0°C | 108 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.2 |
| April | 17°C | 6°C | 118 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.3 |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 123 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.9 |
| June | 26°C | 16°C | 126 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.1 |
| July | 28°C | 18°C | 116 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| August | 27°C | 17°C | 94 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| September | 24°C | 14°C | 101 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| October | 17°C | 7°C | 93 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.8 |
| November | 11°C | 2°C | 88 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.9 |
| December | 5°C | -2°C | 89 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?
The best months are September, August, June, July.
When is the rainy season in Pittsburgh?
The wettest months are May, July, April.