Washington weather in February (District of Columbia, United States of America)

What kind of weather does February bring to Washington? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In February, Washington typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of February belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about -3°C.

Precipitation

Washington in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 152 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Washington. April and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Washington, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 Miles).

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.

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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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