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Philadelphia, PA Weather: Warm Halloween Before Clocks Fall Back Nov 1
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia residents are heading toward a mild Halloween weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching 75 degrees Friday before daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1. The
By Marcus Hale · 2026-10-26T08:06:46.681Z
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia residents are heading toward a mild Halloween weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching 75 degrees Friday before daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1. The upcoming clock change will give residents an extra hour overnight, while bringing noticeably earlier sunsets as November begins.
According to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia, sunshine and relatively mild temperatures are expected to dominate the final week of October. Afternoon highs will generally range from the mid 60s to mid 70s, with Friday expected to deliver the warmest temperatures before Halloween weekend.
Monday, October 26, begins with sunny skies and a high near 70 degrees. Clear conditions are expected Monday night, with temperatures falling to around 51 degrees. Tuesday brings slightly cooler weather, with sunshine and highs near 66 degrees before overnight temperatures drop to approximately 45 degrees.
Wednesday continues the quiet weather pattern, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 66 degrees. Temperatures begin climbing again Thursday, reaching approximately 71 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Overnight lows are expected to remain in the lower 50s heading into Friday.
By Friday, October 30, Philadelphia could experience its warmest afternoon of the forecast period. Sunshine and a high near 75 degrees are expected, offering mild conditions for residents preparing for Halloween celebrations, outdoor activities and weekend travel.
Halloween arrives Saturday, October 31, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching approximately 72 degrees. Conditions remain relatively mild Saturday evening, although temperatures are expected to fall toward 55 degrees overnight. The supplied forecast does not indicate significant rainfall during the Halloween period.
Sunday, November 1, brings mostly cloudy skies and a forecast high near 71 degrees. However, the biggest change arrives early Sunday morning when daylight saving time officially ends at 2 a.m. local time. Clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m., returning Pennsylvania to Eastern Standard Time.
Most smartphones and connected devices will adjust automatically, but traditional clocks and household appliances may require manual changes. Sunrise and sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock, meaning Philadelphia commuters and families will notice darkness arriving sooner during the evening hours.
Looking beyond the weekend, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center favors above normal temperatures and precipitation across Pennsylvania during November 2 8. While the outlook suggests a relatively mild and potentially wetter start to November, it does not establish specific rainfall totals, storm timing or significant weather hazards for Philadelphia.
For now, residents can expect a largely sunny final week of October, a mild Halloween weekend and Sunday's return to standard time.
Are you looking forward to the extra hour of sleep Sunday, or will the earlier sunsets take some getting used to?
Philadelphia Five Day Weather Forecast Monday, October 26: Sunny, with a high near 70°F. Clear Monday night, with a low near 51°F. Calm winds becoming west around 5 mph during the afternoon.
Tuesday, October 27: Sunny, with a high near 66°F. Mostly clear Tuesday night, with a low around 45°F. North winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday, October 28: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66°F. Partly cloudy Wednesday night, with a low around 48°F.
Thursday, October 29: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71°F. Mostly clear Thursday night, with a low around 52°F.
Friday, October 30: Sunny, with a high near 75°F. Mostly clear Friday night, with a low around 53°F.
Saturday, October 31 — Halloween: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72°F. Mostly cloudy Saturday night, with a low around 55°F.
Sunday, November 1 — Daylight Saving Time Ends: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71°F. Clocks move backward one hour at 2 a.m. local time, returning to 1 a.m. as Eastern Standard Time begins. Philadelphia residents gain an extra hour overnight, but sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock.
November 2 8 NOAA Extended Outlook NOAA's Climate Prediction Center favors above normal temperatures across Philadelphia and much of Pennsylvania during November 2 8, suggesting the mild conditions expected during the final days of October could continue into early November.
Above normal precipitation is also favored across Pennsylvania, although the outlook does not establish specific rainfall amounts or the timing of individual weather systems.
The agency's separate November 2 8 hazard outlooks identify slight risks of high winds, heavy precipitation and heavy mountain snow across portions of the western and central United States. Philadelphia is not included in those highlighted slight risk areas.
While a wetter pattern may develop across the region, the supplied NOAA guidance does not establish a significant storm, snowfall accumulation or damaging wind event for Philadelphia during the outlook period.
Residents should continue monitoring updated National Weather Service forecasts as the first week of November approaches.