Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
75mm
Sun
7.5h
Weather score
45
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Washington, District Of Columbia, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
April19°C average high
April 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.
April75mm average rain
April 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.
April7.5 hours average sun
April 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.
April45 weather score
April scores below Washington's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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