Washington, D.C. Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Washington, D.C.: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Washington, D.C. month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 4° | -4° | 87 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrero | 7° | -2° | 70 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marzo | 16° | 4° | 106 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 21° | 10° | 84 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| may | 23° | 14° | 167 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junio | 30° | 19° | 111 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julio | 32° | 22° | 167 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| agosto | 29° | 20° | 142 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septiembre | 26° | 17° | 80 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octubre | 20° | 10° | 44 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noviembre | 14° | 5° | 64 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| diciembre | 8° | 0° | 110 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Continenteal. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Washington, D.C.
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Washington, D.C. compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Washington, D.C..
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Dulles International Airport | 37 km | 14°C | about the same | 1078 mm |
| maryland | 48 km | 14°C | about the same | 1284 mm |
| Delaware | 134 km | 14°C | about the same | 1101 mm |
| Pennsylvania | 152 km | 13°C | 2°C cooler | 1050 mm |
| Virginia | 156 km | 15°C | +1°C warmer | 998 mm |
Clima by attraction in Washington, D.C.
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Clima by airport in Washington, D.C.
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Clima by city in Washington, D.C.
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Clima by district in Washington, D.C.
2 districts and neighborhoods mapped in this atlas
Clima by zip / postal code in Washington, D.C.
1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas
Clima by area code in Washington, D.C.
1 area codes mapped in this atlas
Mejor época para visitar Washington, D.C.
Go in abril, junio, septiembre and octubre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, febrero and diciembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Washington, D.C.
Today is slightly cooler than average for octubre. The forecast high of 18°C is 2.7°C below the 20°C typical for this month.
Lluvia is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in junio a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 26°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 16°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, febrero and diciembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Washington, D.C. is a state in Estados Unidos. Washington, D.C. is a US state cuya capital es Washington. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 680.000. La capital es Washington.
Ahora mismo hay 10°C (51°F) in Washington, D.C. con despejado. La sensación térmica es de 8°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 9°C a 18°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 0%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 8.9/10 – excelente — puedes salir ahora.
La mejor época para visitar Washington, D.C. is abril, junio, septiembre and octubre. El clima es continental. enero, febrero and diciembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. julio es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 32°C, mientras enero es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -4°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 6 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Statue of Liberty.
En términos sencillos. Today is slightly cooler than average for octubre. The forecast high of 18°C is 2.7°C below the 20°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 1 PM a 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Washington, D.C. today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Washington, D.C.
| Tipo | State |
|---|---|
| País | Estados Unidos |
| Continente | América del Norte |
| Coordenadas | 38°54′25.9″N 77°2′12.8″W (38.9072, -77.0369) |
| Capital | Washington |
| Población | 680.000 |
| Area | 177 km² |
| Abbreviation | DC |
| Zona horaria | America/New_York |
| Hora local | 5:17 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Mejores meses | abril, junio, septiembre and octubre |
| Clima | Continenteal |
Tiempo map for Washington, D.C.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is a state in Estados Unidos. Its coordinates are 38.9072, -77.0369. It lies in América del Norte.
What is the weather like in Washington, D.C. ahora mismo?
It is currently 10°C (51°F) con despejado. Humedad is 63% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Washington, D.C.?
abril, junio, septiembre and octubre offer the most comfortable conditions in Washington, D.C., which has a continental climate. enero, febrero and diciembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Washington, D.C. in?
Washington, D.C. observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The hora local is 5:17 PM.
How many people live in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. has a population of approximately 680.000.
What is the nearest airport a Washington, D.C.?
The closest airports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 6 km away, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 37 km away and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 188 km away.
What are the top things a do in Washington, D.C.?
Popular options include National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty, Hudson River and Empire State Building.
What places are in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. covers 7 places in this atlas, including National Mall, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, Capitol Hill, Georgetown and ZIP Code 20001.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Tiempo Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated octubre 24, 2026 at 5:17 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
