Attraction in Washington, D.C.

National Mall Weather Forecast

National Mall weather: 74°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 74°F now🕔 9:31 PM local📅 Best: April, June, August and October

Summary

National Mall is a tourist attraction in Washington, D.C.. National Mall is a landmark known for monuments and Smithsonian museums.

Right now it is 74°F (23°C) in National Mall with clear. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 64°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 7%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit National Mall 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 3 mi away. Nearby highlights include Shenandoah National Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty and Hudson River.

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. sightseeing is the strongest bet in National Mall 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.

Active alerts for National Mall

⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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

Weather in National Mall right now

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74°F
Clear · feels like 74°F
Humidity48%
Wind3 mph N
Gusts7 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover4%
Pressure1015 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 24 mi
Air quality55 · Moderate
Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset7:50 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 86%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:31 PM, Aug 24 local time.

⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Next 24 hours

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

10 PM🌙72°0%4 mph
11 PM🌙71°0%4 mph
12 AM🌙69°0%3 mph
1 AM🌙67°0%5 mph
2 AM🌙66°0%6 mph
3 AM🌙65°0%3 mph
4 AM🌙64°0%4 mph
5 AM🌙63°0%3 mph
6 AM🌙62°0%2 mph
7 AM☀️62°0%2 mph
8 AM☀️66°0%5 mph
9 AM☀️70°0%5 mph
10 AM☀️74°0%7 mph
11 AM☀️77°0%8 mph
12 PM☀️80°0%8 mph
1 PM☀️82°0%7 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%4 mph
8 PM🌙78°0%4 mph
9 PM🌙75°0%4 mph

16-day forecast for National Mall

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast84° / 64°7%9 mph7
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast84° / 62°0%8 mph7
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast90° / 65°12%11 mph7
Thu, Aug 27⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail86° / 72°74% · 0,3 in11 mph7
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light showers87° / 70°48% · 0,1 in4 mph6
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Drizzle82° / 69°18% · 0,0 in7 mph5
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast89° / 69°11%7 mph4
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Light drizzle96° / 74°8% · 0,0 in9 mph7
Tue, Sep 1🌦️ Light drizzle80° / 74°10% · 0,1 in8 mph2
Wed, Sep 2🌧️ Heavy drizzle90° / 70°20% · 0,2 in9 mph7
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Drizzle88° / 67°14% · 0,3 in7 mph7
Fri, Sep 4🌧️ Showers97° / 70°12% · 1,0 in6 mph7
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Drizzle75° / 71°17% · 0,2 in7 mph2
Sun, Sep 6🌦️ Light rain71° / 63°19% · 0,5 in10 mph1
Mon, Sep 7☁️ Overcast75° / 64°19%6 mph2
Tue, Sep 8🌦️ Drizzle71° / 67°16% · 0,1 in5 mph1

Climate in National Mall 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 National Mall

55
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.58.9 µg/m³
PM109.1 µg/m³
Ozone65 µg/m³
NO₂14.8 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

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 · 86%
Moonrise6:05 PM
Moonset2:45 AM

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

Best time to visit National Mall

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 National Mall?

National Mall is a tourist attraction in Washington, D.C.. Its coordinates are 38.8895, -77.0353. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in National Mall right now?

It is currently 74°F (23°C) with clear. Humidity is 48% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit National Mall?

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

What time zone is National Mall in?

National Mall observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 9:31 PM.

What is the nearest airport to National Mall?

The closest airports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 3 mi away, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 23 mi away and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 117 mi away.

What are the top things to do in National Mall?

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

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 24, 2026 at 9:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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