Washington, D.C. Weather Forecast
Washington, D.C. weather: 49°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Washington, D.C.?
No - rain is unlikely in Washington, D.C. today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 2% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,5 in).
16-day forecast for Washington, D.C.
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 48° | 0% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌥️ Fog | 71° / 47° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 57° | 0% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 52° | 0% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 52° | 8% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 55° | 20% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 57° | 19% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 52° | 31% | 14 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 64° / 58° | 41% · 2,1 in | 11 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 55° | 33% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 55° / 42° | 17% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 56° / 40° | 13% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 58° / 42° | 13% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 60° / 44° | 19% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 44° | 23% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 23% | -- | — |
What this means for Washington, D.C.
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 67°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month.
Rain 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 June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 79°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 59°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 38.9072, -77.0369. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Washington, D.C. right now?
It is currently 49°F (10°C) with clear. Humidity is 94% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Washington, D.C.?
April, June and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Washington, D.C., which has a continental climate. January, February and December 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 8:00 PM.
How many people live in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. has a population of approximately 680.000.
What is the nearest airport to Washington, D.C.?
The closest airports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 4 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 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather 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 October 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
