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19°C

Feels like 19°C

Humidity: 86%
Wind: 20 km/h

Weather summary for Washington, D.C.

19:00, 16/10

Partly cloudy

Weather in Washington, D.C. in December

Is Washington, D.C. a good place to be right now?

Yes. Washington, D.C. is around 19°C with a 0% chance of rain, comfortable for sightseeing.

How this weather affects your trip to Washington, D.C.

Plan around the hours that matter: Washington, D.C. is easiest to enjoy outside the midday peak, and an indoor option nearby is worth keeping in reserve.

Weather at destinations near Washington, D.C.

No nearby destination has its own forecast page yet.

Weather warnings for Washington, D.C.

No weather warnings for Washington, D.C. in the days ahead.

Current weather in Washington, D.C.

Temperature19°C

Feels like19°C

Humidity87%

Wind20 km/h

Pressure1,009 hPa

Hourly forecast for the next 24 hours

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7-day weather forecast for Washington, D.C.

Day	Conditions	High / low	Rain
Friday 16/10	Overcast	19° / 18°	0%
Saturday 17/10	Rain	17° / 7°	0%
Sunday 18/10	Clear sky	15° / 5°	0%
Monday 19/10	Clear sky	17° / 7°	0%
Tuesday 20/10	Clear sky	20° / 10°	0%
Wednesday 21/10	Clear sky	18° / 10°	0%
Thursday 22/10	Clear sky	18° / 8°	0%

30-day outlook for Washington, D.C.

The first days are a real forecast; the rest is a multi-year climate trend, not a day-by-day prediction.

UV index in Washington, D.C.

0.0 — Low

No protection needed.

Wind in Washington, D.C.

20 km/h from the North-west, gusting to 0 km/h.

Visibility in Washington, D.C.

Visibility over the next few hours.

Sunrise and sunset in Washington, D.C.

Sunrise at 06:19, sunset at 17:27.

Moon phase in Washington, D.C.

First quarter

Temperature trend in Washington, D.C.

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Rainfall trend in Washington, D.C.

Climate in Washington, D.C. through the year

No data available

Travel scores for Washington, D.C. today

Travel8.5/10

Outdoors8.0/10

Beach5.5/10

Swimming5.5/10

Photography7.7/10

Sunset6.5/10

Family8.0/10

Best time to visit Washington, D.C.

The most comfortable month to visit Washington, D.C. is .

What to do in Washington, D.C. today

Today in Washington, D.C. the comfortable window is the morning and the late afternoon; keep the middle of the day lighter.

Activities suited to this weather

These activities match the conditions in Washington, D.C. right now.

What to wear in Washington, D.C.

Pack for the swing between day and night in Washington, D.C. rather than for the daytime peak alone.

Rain in the next two hours in Washington, D.C.

Minute-by-minute rain for the next two hours at Washington, D.C..

Activity and health index today

How comfortable Washington, D.C. feels today for exercise, walking and time outdoors.

Environmental risks in Washington, D.C.

Heat stress, mosquito activity, air stagnation and pollen around Washington, D.C..

Golden hour and blue hour in Washington, D.C.

When the light is best for photography in Washington, D.C..

Severe weather centre

Any severe weather affecting Washington, D.C. in the days ahead.

Weather map of Washington, D.C.

Live rain, wind, cloud and temperature layers over Washington, D.C..

Maps and travel tools for Washington, D.C.

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Discover Washington, D.C.

Tours and places to stay in Washington, D.C.

Tours, hotels and resorts in Washington, D.C., matched to the season.

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Frequently asked questions about weather in Washington, D.C.

Where is Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. sits at 38.907, -77.037, 38.907, -77.037.

What should I pack for Washington, D.C.?

Pack for the swing between day and night in Washington, D.C.: a light layer for the evening and rain cover in the wet season.

Where can I see the Washington, D.C. forecast for the next 30 days?

On this page. Choose the 30-day view for detailed days followed by the multi-year climate trend for Washington, D.C..

Reviewed by Dung Rikzak
Dung Rikzak is a travel specialist at Rikzak Travel who reviews the climate data and travel guidance on this page.

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