Washington DC Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Washington, District of Columbia - DC, USA)

Washington DC has a fairly mild climate and the weather in Washington is often extremely sunny and hot, particularly at the height of summer, during June, July and August. The best times to visit the city of Washington DC are in the autumn, avoiding the heat of the summer and the humidity, when the trees turn vivid shades of orange, yellow and red, and also in the spring, when the weather is pleasant and the cherry trees are beginning to flower. However, April is also one of Washington's busiest months for tourism and many parts of Washington DC can become rather crowded at this time of the year.

Winters in Washington are fairly mild and the weather can be a mixture of icy, cold days and also bright, sunny days. Often in winter there are snowfalls, which collect on the ground for several days at a time, mostly during December, January and February. Winter is one of the quietest times for visiting Washington.


The weather during the summer months in Washington DC can be extremely hot and sunny, so when visiting at this time of the year, be sure to drink plenty of water to make sure that you don't get dehydrated. Temperatures in Washington during the summer average around 30°C / 86°F, although it can feel hotter due to the humidity.

In general, temperatures in the heart of Washington tend to be slightly higher than the rest of Washington, as the heat is absorbed into the large buildings, skyscrapers and concrete. Whatever the weather, there is always plenty to see and do in Washington.

Washington Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

The following are the normal daily temperature ranges for Washington:

	Maximum	Minimum
January	5°C / 41°F	-3°C / 27°F
February	7°C / 45°F	-2°C / 28°F
March	13°C / 55°F	3°C / 37°F
April	19°C / 66°F	8°C / 46°F
May	25°C / 77°F	13°C / 55°F
June	29°C / 84°F	19°C / 66°F
July	31°C / 88°F	25°C / 77°F
August	30°C / 86°F	21°C / 70°F
September	27°C / 81°F	17°C / 63°F
October	20°C / 68°F	10°C / 50°F
November	14°C / 57°F	5°C / 41°F
December	8°C / 46°F	-1°C / 30°F

Washington Weather Charts - further Washington climate statistics and charts.