Washington DC weather in February (United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Washington DC this February? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of February in Washington DC typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in February. Anticipate daytime highs near 7°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -2°C.

Precipitation

Washington DC in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 152 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Washington DC. April and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Washington DC climate page with graphs.

 

Washington DC, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 61%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 152 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 50%  

Where to go in the United States of America in February

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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