Best time to go to Washington D. C. Average weather of Washington D. C., United States
When is the best time to go to Washington D. C.?
When is the best time to go to Washington D. C.? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Washington D. C. are April, May, June, July, August, September and October
- On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
- January is the coldest month of the year
- The rainiest months are May, June, July, August, September and October
- The best months for swimming are July, August and September
Annual weather in Washington D. C.
Weather details in Washington D. C. month by month
Weather and climate in Washington D. C.
- Between the months of january and march the climate is the worst possible. It is for example 56°F as maximum temperature in march and you can expect to have 4.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
- Between april and october the climate is good. It is for example 70°F as maximum temperature in october and it rains about 4.7in each month.
- In the month of november the climate is not good, but still OK. It is for example 58°F as maximum temperature in november.
- In december the climate is the worst possible. It is for example 49°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains about 17% of the time in december.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Washington D. C.
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Washington D. C.: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
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Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Washington D. C.
Find out when Washington D. C. has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Washington D. C.
- Very low season in Washington D. C.
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February. - Low season in Washington D. C.
The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, November and December. - High season in Washington D. C.
The number of visitors to Washington D. C. is high in: April, May, June, July, September and October. - Peak season in Washington D. C.
The largest number of tourists visiting Washington D. C. is during: August.
Figure: Visitor index for Washington D. C. month by month
Best time for low prices in Washington D. C.
Average prices of hotels in Washington D. C. month by month
Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Washington D. C.. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, May is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Washington D. C.
A return flight between London and Washington D. C. is generally cheaper if you go in february ($ 482 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 413 more for your airline ticket to Washington D. C. if you go in august.
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Average price of hiring a car in Washington D. C.
On average, it costs $ 98 per day to hire a car in Washington D. C.. This price varies by $ 33 depending on the month. In december, hiring a car costs an average of $ 84 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 117.
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