Washington, Virginia Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Washington, Virginia can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Washington, Virginia. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -5°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Washington, Virginia has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1126 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Washington, Virginia can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 133 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 60 mm of rainfall, spread across 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Washington, Virginia Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Washington, Virginia in the United States of America
During the months of May and September 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 133 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
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