Best time to visit Washington, D.C.

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Most museums are free; summer is hot and humid.

Washington, D.C. month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	6°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Poor	8°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Good	13°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Cherry blossoms
April	Good	19°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	Cherry blossoms
May	Mixed	24°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
June	Good	29°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
July	Mixed	31°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	Fourth of July
August	Mixed	30°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
September	Mixed	26°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
October	Great	20°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
November	Mixed	14°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
December	Poor	8°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–

All of the Smithsonian’s museums in Washington are free.

When is the best time to visit Washington, D.C.?

The best time to visit Washington, D.C. is October. Most museums are free; summer is hot and humid.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Flights are usually cheapest in December–February, when demand is lowest.

When is Washington, D.C. busiest?

Washington, D.C. is busiest in April–May and July–September.

What is the weather like in Washington, D.C.?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C, and January the coolest at 6°C. The wettest period is April–September.