Washington Weather Forecast
Washington weather: 72°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Washington is a city in Washington, D.C.. Washington is known for National Mall, monuments and museums. It has a population of about 680.000.
Right now it is 72°F (22°C) in Washington with clear. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 61°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Washington 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 slightly warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 84°F is 5.8°F above the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Washington today at 10/10. 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.
Weather in Washington right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:33 AM, Sep 17 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Washington
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 16 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 84° / 61° | 1% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 17 | 🌧️ Rain | 93° / 66° | 23% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 73° | 12% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 67° | 2% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | 🌧️ Showers | 86° / 69° | 54% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌦️ Light showers | 72° / 59° | 54% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 62° | 28% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 62° | 26% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 81° / 63° | 23% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 66° | 21% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 58° | 19% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 73° / 52° | 16% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 57° | 16% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 56° | 13% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 63° | 11% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 86° / 66° | 10% | 14 mph | 6 |
Climate in Washington 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° | 68° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 79° | 62° | 4,2 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).
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Air quality and pollen in Washington
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Washington
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Washington?
Washington is a city in Washington, D.C.. Its coordinates are 38.9072, -77.0369. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Washington right now?
It is currently 72°F (22°C) with clear. Humidity is 79% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Washington?
April, June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Washington, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Washington in?
Washington observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 1:33 AM.
How many people live in Washington?
Washington has a population of approximately 680.000.
What is the nearest airport to Washington?
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?
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 September 17, 2026 at 1:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
