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.
Snow forecast for Washington, D.C.
No snow is in the current forecast window for Washington, D.C..
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February and December.
16-day forecast for Washington, D.C.
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 39° | 0% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 66° / 42° | 0% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 70° / 42° | 0% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 54° | 0% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 51° | 0% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 53° | 0% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 55° | 0% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 58° | 4% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 56° | 25% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 73° / 60° | 27% · 0,6 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 55° | 17% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌧️ Rain | 59° / 51° | 20% · 0,8 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 57° | 20% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 47° | 19% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 48° | 17% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 55° | 14% | 14 mph | 3 |
Climate in Washington, D.C. month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 25° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 45° | 29° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 60° | 40° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 69° | 49° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 57° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 86° | 67° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 89° | 71° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 84° | 67° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 79° | 63° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 50° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 57° | 40° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 46° | 32° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 69°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- 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 71% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Washington, D.C.?
April, June, September 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 4:22 AM.
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 25, 2026 at 4:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
