Best time to travel to Washington, D.C.

Discover the ideal time to visit Washington, D.C.

Planning a trip to Washington, D.C.? Based on weather conditions, the best time to visit is during April, September and October, see the table bellow for more details.

On this page, you will find detailed climate data, graphs, and insights about Washington, D.C. to help you plan your trip and choose the most optimal time to visit.

Washington, D.C. Monthly Climate Overview

Click on a month for in-depth weather statistics and trends

Month	Temperatures	Total Rain	Total Snow	Rainy Days	Snow Days	Dry Days
January	5°/-1°	125 mm	30 cm	6 days	3 days	22 days
February	8°/0°	150 mm	34 cm	5 days	4 days	19 days
March	14°/5°	123 mm	7 cm	8 days	0 days	23 days
April	19°/9°	123 mm	0 cm	10 days	0 days	20 days
May	23°/13°	177 mm	0 cm	13 days	0 days	18 days
June	29°/18°	156 mm	0 cm	11 days	0 days	19 days
July	32°/21°	192 mm	0 cm	14 days	0 days	17 days
August	30°/20°	130 mm	0 cm	13 days	0 days	18 days
September	26°/17°	169 mm	0 cm	11 days	0 days	19 days
October	21°/11°	132 mm	0 cm	7 days	0 days	24 days
November	13°/5°	97 mm	0 cm	7 days	0 days	23 days
December	8°/1°	139 mm	6 cm	8 days	1 days	22 days