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Visit in June — score 61/100 · avg high 92°F · 27 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 33° | 59° | 12° | 17 | 69 | 9.6h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 24 | 35° | 62° | 14° | 17 | 69 | 10.5h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 26 | 44° | 72° | 20° | 20 | 79 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 38 | 54° | 80° | 31° | 22 | 88 | 13.0h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 53 | 64° | 85° | 42° | 27 | 107 | 14.1h | High | Average |
| June | 61 | 74° | 92° | 53° | 27 | 109 | 14.7h | High | Above avg |
| July | 57 | 79° | 97° | 62° | 29 | 114 | 14.5h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 55 | 77° | 95° | 60° | 27 | 107 | 13.5h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 53 | 71° | 91° | 51° | 27 | 106 | 12.2h | High | Average |
| October | 38 | 59° | 83° | 36° | 23 | 94 | 11.0h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 31 | 46° | 72° | 26° | 18 | 70 | 9.8h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 6 | 38° | 64° | 19° | 24 | 95 | 9.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 39/100
- High
- 79°F
- Low
- 31°F
- Rain days
- 23/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Washington DC (March, April, May) brings average highs of 79°F and lows of 31°F, with about 23 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 39/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 53/100.
Summer
- Score
- 58/100
- High
- 95°F
- Low
- 58°F
- Rain days
- 28/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Washington DC (June, July, August) brings average highs of 95°F and lows of 58°F, with about 28 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 58/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 61/100.
Fall
- Score
- 40/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 38°F
- Rain days
- 23/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Washington DC (September, October, November) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 38°F, with about 23 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 40/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 53/100.
Winter
- Score
- 17/100
- High
- 62°F
- Low
- 15°F
- Rain days
- 19/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Washington DC (December, January, February) brings average highs of 62°F and lows of 15°F, with about 19 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 17/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 24/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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