January in Philadelphia is the snowiest and the coldest month of the year. In January, the weather in Philadelphia is typically cold. Average daily high temperature in January is about 2 degrees above zero. On average, Philadelphia has 14 partly cloudy, 9 sunny, 6 rainy, 1 snowy, and 1 cloudy day in January. The rains are usually moderate. January as well as February, March, May, and December is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Philadelphia.