Washington in February
6.4out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 12°C. Some rain: about 6 rainy days.
12°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
6Rainy days (44 mm)
10:38 hDaylight
07:30Sunrise · 18:07 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 12°C
- Some rain: about 6 rainy days
- Nights fall to about 0°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.1 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in February varies a lot between years (±4.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
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
How hot is Washington in February?
Daytime highs average 12°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Washington?
The best months are May, October, September, April.