Washington Weather Forecast
Washington weather: 73°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Washington?
No - rain is unlikely in Washington today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,6 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun, Mon, Tue and Wed.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for September (0,6 in against a typical 1,0 in).
16-day forecast for Washington
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 71° | 8% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 65° | 10% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 68° | 54% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 69° | 54% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 59° | 48% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 56° | 48% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 58° | 38% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 56° | 25% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 73° / 55° | 11% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 57° | 14% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 59° | 11% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 60° | 23% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 59° | 19% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 61° | 16% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 61° | 13% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 23% | -- | — |
What this means for Washington
Today is slightly warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 85°F is 6.7°F above the 79°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
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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?
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 73°F (23°C) with clear. Humidity is 90% 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 3:38 PM.
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 18, 2026 at 3:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
