Best Time til Visit Washington, D.C.
Best time til visit Washington, D.C.: apríl, júní, ágúst and október. Mánuður-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time til visit Washington, D.C.
Go in apríl, júní, ágúst and október. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Loftslag in Washington, D.C. month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 4° | -4° | 87 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 7° | -2° | 70 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 16° | 4° | 106 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 21° | 10° | 84 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maí | 23° | 14° | 167 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júní | 30° | 19° | 111 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júlí | 32° | 22° | 167 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ágúst | 29° | 20° | 104 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 17° | 106 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 20° | 10° | 44 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| nóvember | 14° | 5° | 64 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 8° | 0° | 110 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Heimsálfaal. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Washington, D.C. compares með 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 | 1074 mm |
| maryland | 48 km | 14°C | about the same | 1279 mm |
| Delaware | 134 km | 14°C | about the same | 1090 mm |
| Pennsylvania | 152 km | 13°C | 2°C cooler | 1027 mm |
| Virginia | 156 km | 15°C | +1°C warmer | 1001 mm |
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What til pack, what til skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sun.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Washington, D.C. is a state in Bandaríkin. Washington, D.C. is a US state með höfuðborg í Washington. Íbúafjöldinn er um 680.000. Höfuðborgin er Washington.
Núna er hitinn 21°C (70°F) in Washington, D.C. með að mestu heiðskýrt. Hitinn finnst vera 23°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 20°C til 33°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 33%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Washington, D.C. is apríl, júní, ágúst and október. Loftslagið er continental. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 32°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near -4°C.
The closest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 6 km away. Nearby highlights include National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Statue of Liberty.
Í einföldu máli. Today is warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 33°C is 7.5°C above the 26°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Washington, D.C. today at 9.6/10. 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.
Veður í Washington, D.C. núna
Open-Meteo Updated 4:19 AM, sep 17 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 25° / 20°
Skýjað · 2% rain · wind 14 km/h
🌦️ 30° / 21°
Drizzle · 54% rain · wind 19 km/h
Hlutir til að gera in Washington, D.C.
Áhugaverðir staðir, parks and landmarks in and around Washington, D.C..
Quick facts about Washington, D.C.
| Tegund | State |
|---|---|
| Land | Bandaríkin |
| Heimsálfa | Norður-Ameríka |
| Hnit | 38°54′25.9″N 77°2′12.8″W (38.9072, -77.0369) |
| Capital | Washington |
| Mannfjöldi | 680.000 |
| Area | 177 km² |
| Abbreviation | DC |
| Tímabelti | America/New_York |
| Staðartími | 4:19 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | apríl, júní, ágúst and október |
| Loftslag | Heimsálfaal |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is a state in Bandaríkin. Its coordinates are 38.9072, -77.0369. It lies in Norður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in Washington, D.C. núna?
It is currently 21°C (70°F) með að mestu heiðskýrt. Raki is 86% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Washington, D.C.?
apríl, júní, ágúst and október offer the most comfortable conditions in Washington, D.C., which has a continental climate. janúar, febrúar and desember 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 local time is 4:19 AM.
How many people live in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. has a population of approximately 680.000.
What is the nearest airport til 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 til 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Veður 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 september 17, 2026 at 4:19 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
