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District of Columbia weather in April

Are you planning a trip to District of Columbia in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in District of Columbia in April?

District of Columbia is a region in the United States of America. April in District of Columbia generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Washington.

April is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 86 mm in Washington. Meanwhile, Washington enjoys approximately 227 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of District of Columbia in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our District of Columbia climate page.

Where to go in District of Columbia in April

Find the average weather conditions in April for the most popular destinations in District of Columbia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in District of Columbia

What is the weather like in April for the most popular destinonation in District of Columbia?

Average weather in Washington

In April Washington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Washington
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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<<   March March
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13°C 
3°C 
205 hours 
75 mm 
10 days 
20°C 
8°C 
227 hours 
86 mm 
12 days 
May   >> May
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24°C 
14°C 
259 hours 
106 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Washington

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Is April the best time to visit District of Columbia?

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit District of Columbia with overall perfect weather in Washington. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit District of Columbia is in April and September with generally perfect weather in Washington. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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