Best Time to Visit Downtown DC: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Downtown DC: September, October, May, June.
- Best months for Downtown DC: September, October, May, June.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, June, May.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 5.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | -2°C | 79 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.1 |
| February | 8°C | -1°C | 73 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.5 |
| March | 13°C | 3°C | 99 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
| April | 19°C | 8°C | 87 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| May | 24°C | 14°C | 95 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 29°C | 19°C | 90 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 31°C | 21°C | 103 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.7 |
| August | 30°C | 20°C | 89 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
| September | 26°C | 17°C | 109 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| October | 20°C | 10°C | 87 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 14°C | 4°C | 74 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.7 |
| December | 8°C | 0°C | 90 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Downtown DC?
The best months are September, October, May, June.
When is the rainy season in Downtown DC?
The wettest months are July, June, May.