When to visit Pittsburgh without the crowds
Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, United States) is calmest in February, March, April, May and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
May & Sep–Oct
When everyone heads home
The second half of August.
Tip
Ride the Duquesne Incline at sunset: the three-rivers view is the shot.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 · moderate | 4 °C (38 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 7 °C (45 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 1/5 · calm | 12 °C (54 °F) | |
| April | 1/5 · calm | 17 °C (63 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 23 °C (73 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 27 °C (81 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 30 °C (85 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 29 °C (83 °F) | |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 26 °C (78 °F) | Steelers season (Sep–Jan), Labour Day |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 19 °C (66 °F) | |
| November | 3/5 · moderate | 11 °C (52 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 6 °C (43 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Pittsburgh without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually March and April (crowds 1/5). In April the average high is 17 °C (63 °F). All the calm months: February, March, April, May and December.
When is Pittsburgh most crowded?
The busiest season is July and August. The second half of August.
What is the weather like in Pittsburgh?
Average highs range from 4 °C (38 °F) in January to 30 °C (85 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Pittsburgh?
The main ones: Steelers season (Sep–Jan) (September).
More places in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia calm in January, February, March, October and December; busiest in May, June, July and August
- Gettysburg calm in January, February, March and December; busiest in May, June and July