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When to visit Washington DC?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–29°C in June
🌧 Least rain
41% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (29%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Monuments & SmithsonianMarch–May or September–October — all museums free.
Cherry BlossomsLate March–early April — Tidal Basin, 3,000 cherry trees in bloom.
Capitol HillYear-round — Capitol, Library of Congress and Supreme Court.
GeorgetownYear-round — historic district, restaurants and student life.
Monthly climate data
Washington DC weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -2°C | 6°C | 29% | 2.6 | 7.8h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ February | -1°C | 10°C | 36% | 3.1 | 8.4h | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ March | 3°C | 13°C | 33% | 2.9 | 10.0h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 19°C | 37% | 3.2 | 10.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 23°C | 45% | 4.8 | 11.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 18°C | 29°C | 41% | 4.3 | 13.2h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 22°C | 31°C | 47% | 6.1 | 13.3h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 21°C | 30°C | 44% | 5.1 | 12.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 17°C | 26°C | 37% | 4.4 | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 10°C | 20°C | 28% | 3.0 | 9.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 4°C | 14°C | 26% | 2.7 | 9.2h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 0°C | 8°C | 28% | 3.2 | 7.5h | 4.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 18°C, 38% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 30°C, 44% rainy days, 12.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 20°C, 30% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 8°C, 31% rainy days, 7.9h sunshine/day. Score: 4.4/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 41% rainy days and 29°C.
January is the wettest month with 29% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.4/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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