District in Washington, D.C.

Georgetown Weather Forecast

Georgetown weather: 73°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 73°F now🕔 11:57 AM local📅 Best: April, June, August and October

Summary

Georgetown is a district in Washington, D.C.. Georgetown is a district known for waterfront and historic row houses.

Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Georgetown with clear. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 63°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Georgetown is April, June, August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 25°F.

The closest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 4 mi away. Nearby highlights include National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Statue of Liberty.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 84°F is in line with the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Georgetown today at 9.7/10. 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.

Active alerts for Georgetown

⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Weather in Georgetown right now

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73°F
Clear · feels like 72°F
Humidity49%
Wind5 mph NNW
Gusts10 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover4%
Pressure1012 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 23 mi
Air quality52 · Moderate
Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset7:50 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:57 AM, Aug 25 local time.

⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

10 PM🌙73°0%5 mph
11 PM🌙71°0%4 mph
12 AM🌙69°0%5 mph
1 AM🌙68°0%7 mph
2 AM🌙67°0%6 mph
3 AM🌙66°0%6 mph
4 AM🌙65°0%5 mph
5 AM🌙64°0%6 mph
6 AM🌙63°0%5 mph
7 AM☀️62°0%4 mph
8 AM☀️66°0%6 mph
9 AM☀️71°0%7 mph
10 AM☀️75°0%8 mph
11 AM☀️78°0%10 mph
12 PM☀️80°0%9 mph
1 PM☀️82°0%8 mph
2 PM☁️83°0%7 mph
3 PM☁️84°0%6 mph
4 PM☁️84°0%7 mph
5 PM☁️84°0%6 mph
6 PM☁️83°0%5 mph
7 PM🌙82°0%5 mph
8 PM🌙78°0%4 mph
9 PM🌙75°0%3 mph

16-day forecast for Georgetown

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast84° / 63°6%9 mph7
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast84° / 62°0%10 mph7
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast90° / 65°12%11 mph7
Thu, Aug 27⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail86° / 72°74% · 0,3 in11 mph7
Fri, Aug 28🌧️ Heavy drizzle88° / 71°48% · 0,1 in5 mph7
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast84° / 71°18%7 mph6
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast87° / 69°11%7 mph5
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Light drizzle96° / 75°8% · 0,0 in9 mph7
Tue, Sep 1🌦️ Drizzle80° / 74°10% · 0,1 in8 mph2
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Light showers92° / 70°19% · 0,3 in9 mph7
Thu, Sep 3🌧️ Heavy drizzle87° / 67°14% · 0,2 in7 mph7
Fri, Sep 4🌧️ Showers98° / 71°24% · 0,9 in5 mph7
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Drizzle74° / 70°29% · 0,2 in6 mph2
Sun, Sep 6🌦️ Light rain70° / 62°19% · 0,7 in10 mph1
Mon, Sep 7🌦️ Light drizzle73° / 65°25% · 0,0 in6 mph3
Tue, Sep 8🌦️ Drizzle70° / 67°26% · 0,2 in4 mph1

Climate in Georgetown month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January40°25°3,4 in★★☆☆☆
February45°29°2,8 in★★☆☆☆
March60°40°4,2 in★★★☆☆
April69°49°3,3 in★★★★
May74°57°6,6 in★★★☆☆
June86°67°4,4 in★★★★
July89°71°6,6 in★★★☆☆
August84°67°3,5 in★★★★
September79°62°4,2 in★★★★
October69°50°1,7 in★★★★
November57°40°2,5 in★★★☆☆
December46°32°4,3 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Georgetown

52
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.512.3 µg/m³
PM1012.3 µg/m³
Ozone21 µg/m³
NO₂27.1 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset7:50 PM
Daylight13h 20m
Solar noon1:10 PM
Golden hour (am)6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:50 PM - 7:50 PM
Blue hour (am)6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:50 PM - 8:20 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%
Moonrise6:35 PM
Moonset3:45 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Georgetown

Go in April, June, August and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★
July★★★☆☆
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Georgetown?

Georgetown is a district in Washington, D.C.. Its coordinates are 38.9097, -77.0654. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Georgetown right now?

It is currently 73°F (23°C) with clear. Humidity is 49% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Georgetown?

April, June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Georgetown, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Georgetown in?

Georgetown observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 11:57 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Georgetown?

The closest airports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 4 mi away, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 21 mi away and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 118 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Georgetown?

Popular options include National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty, Hudson River and Empire State Building.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 August 25, 2026 at 11:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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