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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Washington D.C. for your holiday.
Climate Overview
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Best Time to Visit Washington D.C.: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 8 °C Water max. 7 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 9 °C Water max. 6 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 13 °C Water max. 6 °C | AprilApr TemperaturesTemp. up to 19 °C Water max. 11 °C | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Washington DC | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Washington DC |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Washington DC | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Washington DC | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Washington DC | OctoberOct TemperaturesTemp. up to 21 °C | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 14 °C Water max. 14 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 8 °C Water max. 9 °C |
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Washington D.C.
In the following, you will find the climate table for Washington D.C., containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Washington DC (Washington D.C.)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 8° | 9° | 13° | 19° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 27° | 20° | 14° | 8° |
Night Temperature | -2° | -2° | 2° | 7° | 13° | 18° | 21° | 21° | 16° | 9° | 3° | -2° |
Water Temperature | 7° | 6° | 6° | 10° | 14° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 18° | 14° | 9° |
Precipitation (inch) | 2.83 | 2.68 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 3.86 | 3.19 | 3.7 | 3.11 | 2.87 | 2.68 | 3.03 | 2.87 |
Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Washington DC is 14 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (26 °C)
Coldest month: January (2.7 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Washington DC is 24 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
June, July, August, September, and October
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
July, August, and September
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 36.57 inch on 129 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.9 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Monuments by Moonlight: Washington DC Nightime Trolley Tour
Tours
from 45 $ »
Experience the sights of Washington D.C. by night! The Monuments by Moonlight Tour will take you on a guided trolley tour of the city’s most popular monuments. Along the way, you’ll learn about the fascinating history of the nation’s capital.
Washington DC: Hop-On, Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Landmarks Tour
Bus & Minivan Tours
from 44 $ »
Visit iconic sites in Washington DC with the freedom to curate your exploration of the nation’s capital with three hop-on, hop-off loops to choose from. Select from 3 different options depending on your preference.
Washington DC: 6-Hour Sightseeing Tour & Washington Monument
Tours
from 94 $ »
Get up close to all the important sites in Washington, DC — such as the U.S Capitol and the White House — on this guided 6-hour sightseeing tour. Enjoy included entrance to the Washingon Monument and a boat cruise along the Potomac River in summer months.
More attractions
Washington DC: VIP Tour with US Capitol & National Archives | Washington, DC: Open Top Bus Tour By Night | Washington DC: See the City Segway Tour | Washington DC Monuments by Night Bike Tour | From Washington DC: Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Tour | Washington DC: Arlington Nat. Cemetery Ticket & Tram Tour | Washington DC: Monuments of Capitol Hill & the National Mall |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Washington DC (Station Washington D.C.)

Clouds: 1 % Wind: 2 mph W
Air Pressure: 1014 hPa Humidity: 35 %
Air Pressure: 1014 hPa Humidity: 35 %
Last updated: 23rd Jan 2021, 01:58 am
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Clouds: 33 % | Clouds: 3 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 100 % |
No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.16 in of rain | 0.39 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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USA: Regions
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