Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh · United States · Pittsburgh

Three rivers meeting at a point beneath a skyline best seen from an incline railway that has climbed the same hillside since the 1870s, a steel-town identity reinvented around tech and medicine, and a sandwich shop tradition that puts the fries inside the sandwich as a point of pride.

The best time to visit Pittsburgh is May–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (64°F). Local time there is 10:16 (UTC-4).

Best time to go

May–Jun, Sep–Oct

Budget on the ground

$$ · mid-range

Nearest airport

PIT · Pittsburgh

Good for

eating extremely well old stones and real towns an unhurried pace

In season

May June September October

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High0 to 32°C32 to 90°F Rain0 to 140mm0 to 5.5in

May · high 70°F · rain 4.7in · 14.4h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Pittsburgh month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	4°C39°F	93mm3.7in	9.6h9.6h
February	6°C43°F	102mm4.0in	10.6h10.6h
March	11°C52°F	101mm4.0in	11.8h11.8h
April	16°C61°F	99mm3.9in	13.2h13.2h
May	21°C70°F	119mm4.7in	14.4h14.4h	in the recommended window
June	26°C79°F	135mm5.3in	15.0h15.0h	in the recommended window
July	29°C84°F	99mm3.9in	14.8h14.8h
August	28°C82°F	102mm4.0in	13.8h13.8h
September	25°C76°F	74mm2.9in	12.4h12.4h	in the recommended window
October	18°C65°F	108mm4.3in	11.0h11.0h	in the recommended window
November	11°C51°F	59mm2.3in	9.9h9.9h
December	7°C44°F	88mm3.5in	9.3h9.3h

Good to know

Currency: USDUnited States dollar
Language: English
Plug: A, B · 120 V
Driving: on the right

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Pittsburgh?

The best time to visit Pittsburgh is May–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (64°F).

How warm does Pittsburgh get?

Typical daytime highs in Pittsburgh are Mar–May 16°C (61°F), Jun–Aug 28°C (82°F), Sep–Nov 18°C (64°F), Dec–Feb 6°C (42°F).

Is Pittsburgh expensive?

On the ground, Pittsburgh is mid-range.

What sort of trip is Pittsburgh good for?

Pittsburgh is good for eating extremely well, old stones and real towns, an unhurried pace.