The Best Time To Visit Washington DC

Cherry blossoms on the Tidal Basin, Washington DC

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Washington DC Climate

The Capital City of the US has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The four seasons are very distinct, which makes packing for a trip to Washington DC fairly easy. Be prepared with A Guide To Packing For Your US Self Drive Holiday.

Maximum and Minimum Average Temperature In Washington DC (Fahrenheit)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
MAX	43	47	56	67	75	84	89	87	80	68	58	47
MIN	29	31	38	47	56	66	71	70	63	51	41	33
RAIN	2.8	2.7	3.5	3	4	3.8	3.7	2.9	3.7	3.4	3.2	3

RAIN – Rainfall in inches

SNW – Snowfall in inches

T – Trace, or dusting of snow

Maximum and Minimum Average Temperature In Washington DC (Celsius)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max	6	8	13	19	24	29	32	31	27	20	14	8
Min	-2	-1	3	8	13	19	22	21	17	11	5	1
Rain	71	69	88	78	101	96	95	74	94	86	80	77

RAIN – Rainfall in inches

SNW – Snowfall in inches

T – Trace, or dusting of snow

School Holidays in Washington DC

Summer break is usually between the last week of June to the third week of August, while the winter break is between the third week of December to the first week of January. The week-long spring break is usually in the first week of April.

In District of Columbia, Emancipation Day is celebrated on April 15 while Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October. Know about Public Holidays In The USA.

So When Is The Best Time To Visit?

Like most mid-Atlantic cities, the District is at full bloom in spring, when the weather is comfortably warm. As the capital, Washington DC is a popular tourist spot so travelers planning a visit are advised to make early reservations on accommodations and RV rental. MyDriveHoliday has the best Motorhomes for Hire as well as a list of RV Parks in Washington DC.

Summer

June ushers in the heat of summer, while July is still the hottest month of the year. The temperature can still be high in August, although the humidity through the season gives way to some rainfall in the afternoon. Pack an umbrella with your sunglasses and sunblock.

Autumn

The warmth (and humidity) lingers until September, but October gives way to more pleasant days and cool evenings. Fall provides great weather for outdoor activities, although the nights can get cold so you'll need to bring some warm clothing. The temperature drops in November, a sign that the holidays are just around the corner.

Winter

December brings in the tourists and single-digit temperatures, however January is still the coldest month in the city. The cold continues until February, so if you're traveling during this season, you will need plenty of warm clothes and a positive attitude.

Spring

It will still be cool in March, but this doesn't stop people from coming in to witness the National Cherry Blossom Festival. April and May have warm days and mild evenings, so you'll still need warm clothing when visiting in Spring.

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