Washington, D.C.
Columbia, United States
When is the best time to visit Washington, D.C.?
Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.
The climate in numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.7 °C | -1.5 °C | 73 mm | 7.3 | 9.8 h |
| February | 8.6 °C | -0.5 °C | 66 mm | 7.4 | 10.8 h |
| March | 13.2 °C | 3.3 °C | 89 mm | 8.7 | 11.9 h |
| April | 19.6 °C | 8.7 °C | 82 mm | 8.2 | 13.2 h |
| May | 24.3 °C | 14.0 °C | 100 mm | 9.1 | 14.3 h |
| June | 29.1 °C | 19.3 °C | 107 mm | 8.4 | 14.9 h |
| July | 31.6 °C | 22.0 °C | 110 mm | 8.3 | 14.6 h |
| August | 30.6 °C | 21.3 °C | 83 mm | 7.0 | 13.7 h |
| September | 26.7 °C | 17.4 °C | 100 mm | 6.9 | 12.5 h |
| October | 20.4 °C | 10.8 °C | 93 mm | 6.2 | 11.2 h |
| November | 14.1 °C | 5.0 °C | 74 mm | 6.3 | 10.1 h |
| December | 9.0 °C | 1.0 °C | 87 mm | 8.0 | 9.5 h |
What to wear in Washington, D.C.
January in Washington, D.C.: very cold, with highs of 7 °C and lows of -2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
February in Washington, D.C.: cold, with highs of 9 °C and lows of -1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
March in Washington, D.C.: cool, with highs of 13 °C and lows of 3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
April in Washington, D.C.: mild, with highs of 20 °C and lows of 9 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
May in Washington, D.C.: warm, with highs of 24 °C and lows of 14 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 100 mm. Bring something waterproof.
June in Washington, D.C.: hot, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 19 °C. Light clothes are enough.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 107 mm. Bring something waterproof.
July in Washington, D.C.: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 22 °C. Light clothes are enough.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 110 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
August in Washington, D.C.: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 21 °C. Light clothes are enough.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
September in Washington, D.C.: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 17 °C. Light clothes are enough.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 100 mm. Bring something waterproof.
October in Washington, D.C.: mild, with highs of 20 °C and lows of 11 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
November in Washington, D.C.: cool, with highs of 14 °C and lows of 5 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
December in Washington, D.C.: cold, with highs of 9 °C and lows of 1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
What to buy in Washington, D.C.
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Museum jewelry and silk scarvesThe city's museums sell artist-designed jewelry, hand-dyed silk scarves and cherry blossom snow globes.WhereSmithsonian art museum shopsNo reliable price data
Sources: washington.org
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Cherry blossom giftsCherry blossoms are a symbol of the city. Textiles, porcelain, lanterns and paper trees come in that theme.WhereAsian art museum shopNo reliable price data
Sources: washington.org
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Library of Congress giftsMugs, notebooks, books and items themed on Jefferson, tied to the national library.WhereLibrary of Congress storeNo reliable price data
Sources: washington.org
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- New York City328 km
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