Washington DC, USAQuick decision
When to visit Washington DC?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
64°F–84°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 28°F | 43°F | 29% | 0.1in | 7.8h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 30°F | 50°F | 36% | 0.1in | 8.4h | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ March | 37°F | 55°F | 33% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 46°F | 66°F | 37% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 73°F | 45% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 64°F | 84°F | 41% | 0.2in | 13.2h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 72°F | 88°F | 47% | 0.2in | 13.3h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 70°F | 86°F | 44% | 0.2in | 12.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 63°F | 79°F | 37% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 50°F | 68°F | 28% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 39°F | 57°F | 26% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 32°F | 46°F | 28% | 0.1in | 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°F, 38% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 30°F, 44% rainy days, 12.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 20°F, 30% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 8°F, 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°F.
January is the wettest month with 29% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 29°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.4/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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