City in Washington, D.C.

Washington Weather Forecast

Washington weather: 69°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 69°F now🕔 7:37 PM local📅 Best: April, June, August and October👥 680.000

Tomorrow in Washington - Friday, September 18

☁️
85°
Overcast · low 70°F
Rain chance12%
Precipitation0,0 in
Max wind8 mph
Gusts19 mph
UV index6.3 · High
Sunrise6:52 AM
Sunset7:11 PM
Daylight12h 19m

Next 24 hours

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

5 AM🌙69°1%4 mph
6 AM🌙68°2%4 mph
7 AM☀️67°2%4 mph
8 AM☀️69°4%5 mph
9 AM☀️73°3%5 mph
10 AM☀️77°3%6 mph
11 AM☀️81°2%7 mph
12 PM☀️85°2%6 mph
1 PM☀️89°2%6 mph
2 PM☀️91°4%7 mph
3 PM☀️92°6%7 mph
4 PM91°6%8 mph
5 PM☁️89°9%7 mph
6 PM☁️90°10%9 mph
7 PM🌦️79°20%4 mph
8 PM🌦️79°29%8 mph
9 PM🌧️76°32%5 mph
10 PM🌧️76°33%6 mph
11 PM☁️76°21%6 mph
12 AM🌙76°12%5 mph
1 AM🌙75°9%4 mph
2 AM🌙75°4%3 mph
3 AM🌙74°3%2 mph
4 AM🌙74°3%4 mph

Active alerts for Washington

⚠️Thu, Sep 17: heavy rain, 1,2 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Tue, Sep 22: heavy rain, 1,5 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Wed, Sep 23: heavy rain, 1,2 in. Flooding and delays possible.

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

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9
Outdoors9
Beach day7.4
Swimming7.4
Hiking9
Running8.5
Cycling8.9
Camping8.5
Fishing8.7
Photography7.7
Stargazing8.9
Family time9
Driving8.6
Flying out8.6

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • 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 69°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 87% and wind is 4 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 7:37 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 September 17, 2026 at 7:37 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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