Weather

DC's springs (April to May) and falls (September to October) are mild and inviting. Summer can be extremely hot and humid, especially in July and August. Winters can be harsh, with temperatures hovering around freezing and snow storms sometimes shutting down the city, especially in January.

Summary of average yearly weather data for Washington DC

  Low temp (°C) High temp (°C) Sunshine (hours) Rainfall (mm) Humidity (am) Humidity (pm)
Jan-365867356
Feb-276767153
Mar2127918248
Apr7188846845
May12249947248
Jun17289997552
Jul203191127953
Aug192981098053
Sep15268948153
Oct9197748150
Nov3135667751
Dec-274797455
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