District of Columbia Weather by Month — Temperature & Rainfall Guide

District of Columbia is a region in the United States of America. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in District of Columbia over the year. What is the best time to visit District of Columbia?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in District of Columbia over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in District of Columbia is generally poor. January is a winter month. In Washington you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in District of Columbia.

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In February the weather in District of Columbia is generally poor. February is a winter month. In Washington you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F).

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In March the weather in District of Columbia is generally unpleasant. In Washington you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F).

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In April the weather in District of Columbia is generally perfect. In Washington you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F).

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In May the weather in District of Columbia is generally pleasant. In Washington you can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F).

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In June the weather in District of Columbia is generally pleasant. June is a summer month. In Washington you can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In July the weather in District of Columbia is generally pleasant. July is a summer month. In Washington you can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in District of Columbia. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In August the weather in District of Columbia is generally pleasant. August is a summer month. In Washington you can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In September the weather in District of Columbia is generally perfect. In Washington you can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F).

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In October the weather in District of Columbia is generally pleasant. In Washington you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F).

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In November the weather in District of Columbia is generally tolerable. In Washington you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F).

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In December the weather in District of Columbia is generally poor. December is a winter month. In Washington you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F).

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