Best Time to Visit Washington: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Washington: September, August, July.
- Best months for Washington: September, August, July.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: May, June, April.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 4.0).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -7°C | 53 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| February | 4°C | -5°C | 52 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.7 |
| March | 10°C | 0°C | 75 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.7 |
| April | 17°C | 6°C | 111 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 23°C | 12°C | 118 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 28°C | 18°C | 111 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 29°C | 20°C | 97 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 28°C | 18°C | 79 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 25°C | 14°C | 76 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 18°C | 8°C | 78 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.3 |
| November | 10°C | 1°C | 71 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.0 |
| December | 3°C | -4°C | 57 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Washington?
The best months are September, August, July.
When is the rainy season in Washington?
The wettest months are May, June, April.