Best time to visit Washington

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When is the best time to visit Washington?

The best time to visit Washington is May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 41°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Washington41
    Jan
  • 45°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Washington45
    Feb
  • 55°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Washington55
    Mar
  • 66°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Washington66
    Apr
  • 75°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Washington75
    May
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Washington84
    Jun
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Washington88
    Jul
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Washington86
    Aug
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Washington79
    Sep
  • 68°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Washington68
    Oct
  • 57°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Washington57
    Nov
  • 46°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Washington46
    Dec

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The weather guide for D.C., represented by Washington, (Washington) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Washington?

The hottest time of year in Washington is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 88°F with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Washington?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Washington with 4.1 inches on average. There are normally 9 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Washington?

The sunniest time of year in Washington is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 63% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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