When is the best time to visit Washington, DC?
The best time to visit Washington, DC is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
Temperatures peak in July at around 27°C (81°F). July is the wettest month, with about 108 mm of rain. Outside May–October the numbers move but the year has no single wet or dry season.
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Washington, DC weather by month
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Average temperature and rainfall, month by month
Every figure below is a 1991–2020 climate normal for Washington, DC, in °C and °F. Open a month for what to expect and what to pack.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 37°F | 72 mm |
| February | 4°C / 40°F | 65 mm |
| March | 8°C / 47°F | 89 mm |
| April | 14°C / 58°F | 82 mm |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 101 mm |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 107 mm |
| July | 27°C / 81°F | 108 mm |
| August | 26°C / 79°F | 83 mm |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 100 mm |
| October | 16°C / 60°F | 93 mm |
| November | 10°C / 49°F | 74 mm |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | 86 mm |
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FAQs about Washington, DC weather
Climate averages for Washington, DC, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Washington, DC is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 27°C.
July is the wettest month, with about 108 mm of rain.
January is the coolest month, averaging 3°C (37°F) against 27°C (81°F) in July.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what each month is usually like, which is what you want when booking ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
