District of Columbia weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for District of Columbia, United States. Like most weather services, we show District of Columbia at one spot: Washington, its largest city. At 5:00 PM local time it was clear and 17°C (62°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 5%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Washington weather
Is it raining in Washington right now?
No. It’s clear and 17° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Washington this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–24° and lows of 7–17°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Washington lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Washington?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
District of Columbia weather by month
When is the best time to visit District of Columbia?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit District of Columbia is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 4°C (39°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in District of Columbia?
June is the wettest month, with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 67 mm (2.6 in).
What is the hottest month in District of Columbia?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 4°C (39°F) and lows of -4°C (25°F).
Does District of Columbia have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 118 mm (4.6 in).
District of Columbia weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Washington), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in District of Columbia
Weather can differ a lot within District of Columbia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Apr–Oct | None | 4–31°C | 1,152 mm |
| Downtown DC | Apr–Oct | None | 4–31°C | 1,152 mm |
| Columbia Heights | Apr–Oct | None | 4–31°C | 1,152 mm |
| Mount Pleasant | Apr–Oct | None | 4–31°C | 1,152 mm |
| Central 14th Street / Spring Road | Apr–Oct | None | 4–31°C | 1,152 mm |
| Northwest One | Apr–Oct | None | 4–31°C | 1,152 mm |
| Dupont Circle | Apr–Oct | None | 4–31°C | 1,152 mm |
| Foggy Bottom | Apr–Oct | None | 4–31°C | 1,152 mm |
| Mount Vernon Triangle | Apr–Oct | None | 4–31°C | 1,152 mm |
| H Street NE | Apr–Oct | None | 4–31°C | 1,152 mm |
| Pleasant Plains | Apr–Oct | None | 4–31°C | 1,152 mm |
| NoMa | Apr–Oct | None | 4–31°C | 1,152 mm |