Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
86°Ftypical Aug high
Washington, D.C.
United States · North America
Washington, D.C. is most comfortable in April and October. Summers are hot and winters are cool. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
29°F to 88°F
Rain
10 days/mo
Sunshine
9 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Moderate rain risk, mostly light.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.9 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with some hot afternoons and occasional humid spells.
Slightly humidAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
46%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Data & methodology