How warm does Washington DC get?

Typical daytime highs in Washington DC are Mar–May 19°C (66°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (87°F), Sep–Nov 20°C (68°F), Dec–Feb 8°C (47°F).

Is Washington DC expensive?

On the ground, Washington DC is mid-range.

North America / United States

Washington DC

Q: What sort of trip is Washington DC good for?

Washington DC is good for old stones and real towns, eating extremely well, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, sunshine and salt water.

Washington DC · United States · Dulles

Cherry blossoms round the tidal basin for about ten unpredictable days a year, more free world-class museums than a single trip can cover, and monuments lit up at night that make a walk after dinner the accidental highlight.

The best time to visit Washington DC is Mar–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (68°F). Local time there is 04:24 (UTC-4).

Best time to go

Mar–May, Sep–Oct

Budget on the ground

$$ · mid-range

Nearest airport

IAD · Dulles

Good for

old stones and real towns eating extremely well the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing sunshine and salt water

In season

March April May September October

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High4 to 36°C39 to 97°F Rain0 to 160mm0 to 6.3in

March · high 57°F · rain 3.3in · 11.8h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Dulles, this page’s gateway

Washington DC month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	7°C44°F	76mm3.0in	9.7h9.7h
February	9°C49°F	91mm3.6in	10.7h10.7h
March	14°C57°F	85mm3.3in	11.8h11.8h	in the recommended window
April	19°C67°F	111mm4.4in	13.2h13.2h	in the recommended window
May	24°C75°F	92mm3.6in	14.3h14.3h	in the recommended window
June	29°C85°F	98mm3.9in	14.9h14.9h
July	33°C91°F	144mm5.7in	14.6h14.6h
August	30°C87°F	148mm5.8in	13.7h13.7h
September	27°C80°F	116mm4.6in	12.4h12.4h	in the recommended window
October	21°C69°F	98mm3.9in	11.1h11.1h	in the recommended window
November	13°C56°F	69mm2.7in	10.0h10.0h
December	9°C49°F	111mm4.4in	9.4h9.4h

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