Day
8 °C
Night
-2 °C
Sea
2 °C
Precipitation
67 mm
in month
Rainy days
10 days
in month
Daylight
11 hours
average
Sunshine
5 hours
average
Humidity
62 %
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Washington, D.C. (United States of America) is a place with a mild continental climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) in January to 31.2 °C (88.2 °F) in July. Temperatures during the night go from -3.6 °C (25.5 °F) in January to 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) in July. The least rainy month in Washington, D.C. is October with its 8 days of rain, the rainiest month is May, when it rains 11 days.
The day temperature is on its minimum, with its value of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) in Washington, D.C., and the night temperature reaches its minimum as well in January. The number of rainy days continues to rise, with its value of 10 days, while the beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, with its value being 71 mm (2.78 in). The beginning of the rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed in January.
The day temperature rise's start could be observed in Washington, D.C., and the night temperature rise's start could be observed too, with its value being -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 5 hours. The minimum of the rainfall amount can be noticed, with its value being 67 mm (2.63 in).
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) in Washington, D.C., and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, with its value being 1.5 °C (34.7 °F). The rainfall amount starts to rise in March. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise. The wind speed is on its maximum in March.
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 19.3 °C (66.7 °F) in Washington, D.C., and the rise of the night temperature can be observed too, the value of this measure is 6.6 °C (43.9 °F). The tourist season slowly starts. The beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, with its value of 81 mm (3.19 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, its value is 8 hours.
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 24.3 °C (75.7 °F) in Washington, D.C., and the night temperature continues to rise as well, its value is 11.7 °C (53.1 °F). There is pending tourist season. The number of rainy days is on its maximum, with its value of 11 days, and the rainfall amount is on its maximum as well in May.
The tourist season continues in Washington, D.C.. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month. The number of rainy days starts to descent, its value is 10 days, and the beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed too, with its value of 96 mm (3.78 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its maximum in June.
The day temperature reaches its maximum, its value is 31.2 °C (88.2 °F) in Washington, D.C., and the night temperature reaches its maximum as well, with its value of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F). The tourist season is taking place. The beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed, with its value being 103 mm (4.04 in).
The day temperature descent's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 30.2 °C (86.4 °F) in Washington, D.C.. The tourist season continues. The number of rainy days starts to descent, the value of this measure is 9 days, and the beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed as well. The wind speed is on its minimum in this month.
There is pending tourist season in Washington, D.C.. The day temperature continues to descent, with its value being 26.5 °C (79.7 °F), and the night temperature continues to descent too. The rainfall amount starts to rise in this month. The maximum of the humidity can be noticed, with its value of 72 %.
The ongoing tourist season is noticeable in October in Washington, D.C.. The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 20.5 °C (68.9 °F). The number of rainy days is on its minimum, the value of this measure is 8 days, while the beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, the value of this measure is 88 mm (3.45 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month.
The day temperature continues to descent, with its value being 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) in Washington, D.C., and the night temperature continues to descent as well, its value is 3.2 °C (37.8 °F). The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed. The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value being 5 hours.
The descent of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 8.2 °C (46.8 °F) in Washington, D.C., and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, with its value of -1.2 °C (29.8 °F). The number of rainy days rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 10 days. The day length reaches its minimum, with its value being 9 hours. The number of sun hours (without clouds) reaches its minimum, with its value being 4 hours.
In Washington, D.C. in March, there will be an average wind scale of 3.9.
The average night temperature in April in Washington, D.C. is 6.6 °C (43.9 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.
There are good conditions for visiting in Washington, D.C. in May. The daily temperatures in this month reach pleasant 24.3 °C (75.7 °F). The temperature of 11.7 °C (53.1 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
In June in Washington, D.C., we can expect 10 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.4 days of the week, or in general - 34 % days.
No, there is no wet season in Washington, D.C. in July - you can expect 10 days of rain during the month.
In August in Washington, D.C., you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
In Washington, D.C. in September, the average daily temperatures will be 26.5 °C (79.7 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
The sea will reach 18.1 °C (64.5 °F) in October in Washington, D.C.. At this sea temperature, swimming probably won't be the best experience. You probably won't like to stay in water for a long time. On the other hand, there are a minority of people who seek these conditions.
No, November is not a dry month in Washington, D.C., expect rain approximately 9 days in a month.