Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
Washington, D.C. is usually most comfortable in April and October. Typical daytime highs range from 43–88°F across the year. Rain varies by season.

Cool by day, cold at night.
Several rainy days. About 8 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
Good sunshine this month.
In November, afternoons feel about 48° and nights feel near 36°.
Partly cloudy skies this month.
Calm winds are typical in November.
November late afternoons are around 54°F, easing to about 48°F in early evening.
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 29 | 3.1 | 9 | 6.7 | 64 |
| Feb | 47 | 31 | 2.9 | 9 | 7.6 | 62 |
| Mar | 55 | 37 | 3.9 | 10 | 8.3 | 59 |
| Apr | 67 | 47 | 3.4 | 10 | 9.5 | 60 |
| May | 76 | 57 | 3.7 | 11 | 10.5 | 66 |
| Jun | 84 | 66 | 3.6 | 12 | 11.5 | 66 |
| Jul | 88 | 71 | 4.1 | 13 | 11.8 | 66 |
| Aug | 86 | 69 | 3.5 | 11 | 10.9 | 69 |
| Sep | 79 | 62 | 4.3 | 10 | 9.3 | 71 |
| Oct | 68 | 50 | 3.4 | 8 | 8.0 | 71 |
| Nov | 57 | 40 | 2.9 | 8 | 7.2 | 66 |
| Dec | 47 | 33 | 3.5 | 9 | 6.4 | 68 |
Similar climates
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Washington, D.C. with New York City.
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
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