Philadelphia is starting Thursday around 59 degrees, with sunny skies and a high near 75 expected. The dry stretch will hold through Saturday before a wetter pattern moves in for the second half of the weekend.
Sunny Thursday Brings Gusty Afternoon Winds
Thursday should stay rain-free, with west-northwest winds of 10 to 15 knots and gusts up to 20 knots during the afternoon. The National Weather Service lists no active watches, warnings or advisories for Philadelphia, so the main weather story is sunshine with a noticeably breezy feel.
Comfortable Weather Holds Through Saturday
Friday will be sunny with a high near 72, followed by a partly sunny Saturday topping out around 71. Overnight lows will settle in the low to mid-50s, making Thursday through Saturday the most reliable stretch for outdoor plans before the forecast turns unsettled.
Rain Arrives Sunday With Storms Possible Overnight
Rain is possible Sunday, with a 50% chance of precipitation and a high near 72 degrees. Sunday night looks wetter, with an 80% chance of showers and a low around 62; the local forecast discussion says periods of heavy rain are possible, with roughly 1 to 2 inches potentially falling across parts of the region.
Monday Starts Damp Before Conditions Improve
Columbus Day brings a 50% chance of showers, followed by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 71. The outlook then trends quieter, with mostly cloudy conditions Monday night; the latest forecast is a more detailed weekend update to Wednesday's outlook.
