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The best time to visit Washington

Month-by-month climate averages for Washington, England, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

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

Washington is warmest in July (highs near 19°C) and coldest in January (lows around 3°C), with roughly 987 mm of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is June, August and September.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Washington forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Washington weather by month

what to expect in Washington through the year

Here is Washington'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 by season.

Jan
Cold
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
Cool
Apr
11°
Cool
May
15°
Mild
Jun
17°
11°
Mild
Jul
19°
12°
Mild
Wettest
Aug
19°
12°
Mild
Sep
17°
11°
Mild
Oct
14°
Cool
Nov
Cool
Dec
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Washington?
The most comfortable time to visit Washington is usually June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Washington?
July is the warmest month in Washington, averaging highs near 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Washington?
January is the coldest month in Washington, with lows around 3°C.
When is the rainy season in Washington?
The wettest month in Washington is usually July, out of roughly 987 mm of precipitation across the year.

Washington month by month