Best Time à Visit Washington, D.C.
Meilleur moment pour visiter Washington, D.C.: avril, juin, septembre and octobre. Mois-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Meilleur moment pour visiter Washington, D.C.
Go in avril, juin, septembre and octobre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janvier, février and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climat in Washington, D.C. month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | 4° | -4° | 87 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| février | 7° | -2° | 70 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 16° | 4° | 106 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| avril | 21° | 10° | 84 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 23° | 14° | 167 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juin | 30° | 19° | 111 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juillet | 32° | 22° | 167 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| août | 29° | 20° | 142 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septembre | 26° | 17° | 80 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octobre | 20° | 10° | 44 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembre | 14° | 5° | 64 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| décembre | 8° | 0° | 110 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climat type: Continental. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Washington, D.C. compares avec 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 |
Meilleur moment pour visiter each attraction in Washington, D.C.
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Meilleur moment pour visiter each airport in Washington, D.C.
1 airports mapped in this atlas
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1 cities mapped in this atlas
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2 districts and neighborhoods mapped in this atlas
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1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas
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1 area codes mapped in this atlas
What à pack, what à skip
- dim.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 21°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, février and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Washington, D.C. is a state in États-Unis. Washington, D.C. is a US state dont la capitale est Washington. Sa population est d’environ 680.000. La capitale est Washington.
Actuellement, il fait 10°C (49°F) in Washington, D.C. avec ciel dégagé. La température ressentie est de 8°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 4°C à 18°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 0%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 9/10 – excellent — partez maintenant.
La meilleure période pour visiter Washington, D.C. is avril, juin, septembre and octobre. Le climat est continental. janvier, février and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. juillet est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 32°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -4°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 6 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Statue of Liberty.
En termes simples. Today is slightly cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 18°C is 2.3°C below the 20°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 2 PM à 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking 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.
Météo à Washington, D.C. maintenant
Source : Open-Meteo. Mis à jour 2:52 AM, oct 25 heure locale.
Weekend outlook
⛅ 18° / 4°
Partiellement nuageux · 0% rain · wind 12 km/h
☀️ 19° / 5°
Ciel dégagé · 0% rain · wind 8 km/h
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Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Washington, D.C..
Quick facts about Washington, D.C.
| Type | State |
|---|---|
| Pays | États-Unis |
| Continent | Amérique du Nord |
| Coordonnées | 38°54′25.9″N 77°2′12.8″W (38.9072, -77.0369) |
| Capital | Washington |
| Population | 680.000 |
| Area | 177 km² |
| Abbreviation | DC |
| Fuseau horaire | America/New_York |
| Heure locale | 2:52 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | avril, juin, septembre and octobre |
| Climat | Continental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is a state in États-Unis. Its coordinates are 38.9072, -77.0369. It lies in Amérique du Nord.
What is the weather like in Washington, D.C. maintenant?
It is currently 10°C (49°F) avec ciel dégagé. Humidité is 71% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Washington, D.C.?
avril, juin, septembre and octobre offer the most comfortable conditions in Washington, D.C., which has a continental climate. janvier, février and décembre 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 heure locale is 2:52 AM.
How many people live in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. has a population of approximately 680.000.
What is the nearest airport à 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 à 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. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Météo 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 octobre 25, 2026 at 2:52 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
