[header] How to visit philadelphia [title] Choose the right time of year to visit philadelphia. [step] Because philadelphia is located in the northeastern u.s., it experiences four distinct seasons. The winter is usually cold and snowy, while the summer can be hot and humid. 
As a result, the best time to visit the city is usually march through may when the weather is mild and hotel prices are moderate. [substeps] If you're on a budget, hotel rates are usually lowest in the fall and winter, making september through february the cheapest time to visit philadelphia.