🇬🇧 London vs 🇺🇸 Philadelphia

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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London

broken clouds

47°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 41°F

H 48°F / L 46°F

Humidity: 56%

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Philadelphia

few clouds

43°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 36°F

H 45°F / L 41°F

Humidity: 32%

Climate Overview

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London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

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Philadelphia

Philadelphia in the Delaware River valley has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental. The city's urban heat island is intense — dense rowhouse neighborhoods without significant green space are among the East Coast's most heat-vulnerable. The Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers provide some humidity while the Piedmont hills to the north create varied terrain.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇬🇧 London🇺🇸 Philadelphia
Spring

45–61°F

March–May

Summer

63–73°F

June–August

Fall

49–61°F

September–November

Winter

38–46°F

December–February

London vs Philadelphia: Frequently Asked Questions

Does London or Philadelphia have better weather?

London and Philadelphia have very different climates. Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round Philadelphia: Philadelphia in the Delaware River valley has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continent. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit London vs Philadelphia?

Best time for London: June, July, August, September. Best time for Philadelphia: spring and fall.

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