Best Time to Visit Washington: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Washington: May, October, September, April.
- Best months for Washington: May, October, September, April.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March, April, May, September, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: February, March, January.
- The weather is good almost all year.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | -2°C | 40 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.0 |
| February | 12°C | 0°C | 44 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.4 |
| March | 17°C | 3°C | 36 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.5 |
| April | 21°C | 7°C | 19 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.4 |
| May | 26°C | 12°C | 10 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| June | 32°C | 17°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.1 |
| July | 35°C | 21°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 34°C | 20°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.5 |
| September | 30°C | 15°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 23°C | 8°C | 19 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| November | 15°C | 2°C | 22 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.4 |
| December | 9°C | -2°C | 34 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.0 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Washington?
The best months are May, October, September, April.
When is the rainy season in Washington?
The wettest months are February, March, January.