Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States Average Monthly Weather
Weather score51Mixed annual avg
Best months: June, August, July
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 19°C, sunshine averages 6.8h per day, and rainfall totals about 1018mm.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
1018mm
Annual total
Sun
6.8h
Weather score
51
Mixed avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Washington, District Of Columbia, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October20°C average high
October is close to Washington's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October78mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Washington's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to July and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October6.4 hours average sun
October sits close to Washington's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
October48 weather score
October sits close to Washington's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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