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Washington (UT) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Washington can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very hot to cold. The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to chilly in Washington. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 39°C in July to a chilly 11°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -1°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Washington has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 219 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Washington, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 34 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 6 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 2.8 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Washington Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Washington (UT)

Sun   Dec 22
14°C | 0°C
SE 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
16°C | 3°C
E 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
15°C | 2°C
NE 3 m/s
1.5 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

The best time of year to visit Washington in the United States of America

During the months of March, April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Washington have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of March, April, May, June, July and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Washington?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 39°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Washington?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Washington?
    December tops the wettest month list with 34 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Washington?
    June is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.