Philadelphia will experience overcast skies today with a high of 79 degrees. The day will feature mostly cloudy conditions with a light northern breeze of 5 to 10 mph. Residents can expect similar weather into the night, with temperatures dropping to around 66 degrees and a gentle south wind continuing at 5 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

Looking ahead to Saturday, the NWS forecasts a likelihood of showers particularly in the hours stretching from early afternoon into the early evening, the chance of precipitation standing robust at 70% while the mercury peaks at a comfortable 76—however, any rain that graces the city's streets is expected to be light with less than a tenth of an inch possible, so while umbrellas may be a common sight don't expect any torrential downpours to disrupt your weekend plans much; come evening, the clouds will begin to disperse with only a 30% chance of showers before 8 p.m., leaving clear skies and a cooler low of 54 as the northwest wind whispers at 5 mph.

For those yearning for the sun's warm embrace, Sunday's forecast should come as a delight as conditions are slated to be unabashedly sunny with highs reaching a pleasant 72 degrees, carried along by a northwest wind flowing at a slight uptick of 5 to 10 mph, the NWS reports—similar clarity in the skies is anticipated to carry over into Sunday night, promising stargazers unobstructed views as temperatures dip to a cool 54.

Continuing the trend, Philadelphia will enjoy clear skies and sunshine on Monday, with temperatures reaching a pleasant 80 degrees. The night will bring clear skies and a comfortable low of 57 degrees. The midweek forecast is favorable for outdoor activities, with sunny weather expected and Wednesday's high approaching 87 degrees. The evening will be mild, with temperatures dropping to 61 degrees, reflecting a continuation of summer-like conditions, according to the detailed forecast from the NWS webiste.