Washington DC: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Washington DC. Best time to visit: April, May, September, October. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
☀️ Climate Overview
Washington DC has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 20°C, lows of 10°C, and approximately 10 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Washington DC is during April, May, September, October, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: May–Jul
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March (gusts 42)
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Winter
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Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sunshine | Humidity | UV Index | Crowds | Condition | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | -1°C | 9d (86mm) | 6.3h | 65% Humid | 3.2 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| February | 10°C | 0°C | 10d (86mm) | 6.8h | 62% Moderate | 4.3 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| March | 15°C | 5°C | 10d (88mm) | 8.1h | 58% Moderate | 6.1 High | | Good | View Details → |
| April (best) | 20°C | 9°C | 10d (91mm) | 9.2h | 59% Moderate | 7.4 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| May (best) | 24°C | 14°C | 12d (100mm) | 9.8h | 66% Humid | 8 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| June | 30°C | 19°C | 10d (107mm) | 11.4h | 65% Muggy | 9 Very High | | Good | View Details → |
| July | 32°C | 23°C | 13d (136mm) | 11.9h | 70% Muggy | 8.9 Very High | | Wet | View Details → |
| August | 30°C | 21°C | 10d (115mm) | 10.4h | 72% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 26°C | 17°C | 10d (93mm) | 8.7h | 73% Humid | 6.2 High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 21°C | 10°C | 7d (70mm) | 7.9h | 71% Humid | 4.9 Moderate | | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 15°C | 5°C | 7d (66mm) | 7.4h | 64% Moderate | 3.8 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| December | 9°C | 0°C | 9d (111mm) | 6h | 67% Humid | 2.8 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
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