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Washington DC weather

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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Washington DC and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Heading to Washington DC? Washington DC, USA, sits at 38.9°N in a temperate climate zone. Before you lock in outdoor plans, compare how the three global models - European (ECMWF), American (GFS) and German (ICON) - forecast Washington DC right now. Where they agree you can trust it; the days they split are exactly when a single weather app is least reliable. For a city break, the rain hours below tell you which days to plan indoors.

Best time to visit Washington DC

The most comfortable time to visit Washington DC is usually April, May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

Washington DC weather by month

what to expect in Washington DC through the year

Here is Washington DC's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Washington DC by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
11°
Cool
Mar
14°
Cool
Apr
21°
Mild
May
23°
12°
Warm
Jun
29°
17°
Hot
Jul
32°
21°
Hot
Wettest
Aug
30°
19°
Hot
Sep
26°
17°
Warm
Oct
21°
10°
Mild
Nov
14°
Cool
Dec
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Washington DC?
The most comfortable time to visit Washington DC is usually April, May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
Will it rain in Washington DC during my trip?
Rain is where forecasts disagree most. Instead of trusting one app, the comparison above lines up the European, American and German models for Washington DC - check your dates and look for the days they agree; those are the ones you can plan around.
Which forecast is most accurate for Washington DC?
For destinations abroad we compare the three global models (ECMWF, GFS and ICON) that nearly every weather app quietly builds on. No single app tells you when they disagree - we do, so you can judge the confidence yourself.

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