Climate and Weather of District of Columbia, the United States of America

In the United States of America you have several regions, one of which is called District of Columbia. The most popular city in this region is Washington, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in District of Columbia. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In District of Columbia, the months of April, May, September and October bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 20°C and 27°C.

District of Columbia reaches its peak temperature in July, hitting 32°C, while January brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 6°C.

The peak heat season generally takes place in July and August. The colder period typically falls in the months of January, February and December.

When it comes to rainfall, District of Columbia sees significant variations throughout the year. June tends to be the wettest, receiving 138 mm of rain, while February is much drier with just 64 mm.

For those seeking sunshine, June usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of District of Columbia, the United States of America?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.