Climate of Washington, Washington, D.C., USA
Point-value climate at Washington (Washington, D.C., United States of America). Population approximately 4,338,000.
Located in Washington, D.C., United States of America, Washington has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 4,338,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 1.3°C / 34.3°F in January to 25.7°C / 78.3°F in July, with rainfall varying from 69 mm / 2.7 in (February) to 104 mm / 4.1 in (May) — about 1050 mm / 41.3 in across the year. As the national capital of United States of America, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Washington's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3°C34.3°F | 80 mm3.1″ | Snowy |
| February | 3.1°C37.6°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| March | 7.6°C45.7°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| April | 13°C55.4°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| May | 18.5°C65.3°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| June | 23.2°C73.8°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| July | 25.7°C78.3°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| August | 24.9°C76.8°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| September | 21.2°C70.2°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| October | 14.6°C58.3°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| November | 9.1°C48.4°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| December | 4°C39.2°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Washington?
Washington does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Washington's warmest month is July at an average of 25.7°C / 78.3°F, and its driest month is February with about 69 mm / 2.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Washington?
Washington, in Washington, D.C., United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 1.3°C / 34.3°F in January to 25.7°C / 78.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1050 mm / 41.3 in, with the wettest month being May (104 mm / 4.1 in) and the driest February (69 mm / 2.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Washington in July?
The average temperature in Washington in July is 25.7°C / 78.3°F, with rainfall of about 102 mm / 4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Washington?
The driest month in Washington is February, with about 69 mm / 2.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 3.1°C / 37.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Washington?
The wettest month in Washington is May, with approximately 104 mm / 4.1 in of average monthly rainfall.