When to go · Washington, United States
Best Time to Visit Washington
Aim for October, May and September: that's when Washington's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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October, May, September
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
November, April, March
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
January, July
Wettest is July (170mm)
Washington weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C / 45°F | -1°C / 30°F | 80mm | cold, some rain |
| Feb | 9°C / 48°F | 0°C / 32°F | 90mm | cold, some rain |
| Mar | 14°C / 57°F | 3°C / 37°F | 84mm | cool, some rain |
| Apr | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 46°F | 92mm | mild, some rain |
| MayBEST | 24°C / 75°F | 12°C / 54°F | 101mm | warm, some rain |
| Jun | 29°C / 84°F | 17°C / 63°F | 151mm | hot, wet |
| Jul | 31°C / 88°F | 21°C / 70°F | 170mm | hot, wet |
| Aug | 30°C / 86°F | 20°C / 68°F | 148mm | hot, wet |
| SepBEST | 26°C / 79°F | 17°C / 63°F | 126mm | warm, wet |
| OctBEST | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 52°F | 98mm | mild, some rain |
| Nov | 13°C / 55°F | 4°C / 39°F | 63mm | cool, some rain |
| Dec | 10°C / 50°F | 1°C / 34°F | 117mm | cool, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
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