Current Weather and Forecast in Washington, DC
District of Columbia, United States 🇺🇸
· Local time 07:30
Updated 13 min ago
Washington hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 74°F (23°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical October high of 69°F (20°C).
Now
7:09 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:42 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
11 PM
12 AM
1 AM
2 AM
3 AM
4 AM
5 AM
6 AM
Current conditions in detail
Wind
4 mph
S · gusts 11 mph
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
2% chance today
Washington weather tomorrow (Thursday, October 8)
Tomorrow in Washington looks sunny, with a high of 78° and an overnight low of 57°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 12 mph, and the UV index reaches 5 (moderate).
High / Low
78° / 57°
Precipitation
1%
Sunrise / sunset
07:10 AM / 06:40 PM
Washington 14-day forecast
Today
Sunny
High 74°
Low 50°
Chance of precipitation:
2%
Thu, Oct 8
Thursday
Sunny
High 78°
Low 57°
Chance of precipitation:
1%
Fri, Oct 9
Friday
Overcast
High 73°
Low 57°
Chance of precipitation:
11%
Sat, Oct 10
Saturday
Overcast
High 70°
Low 57°
Chance of precipitation:
13%
Sun, Oct 11
Sunday
Light rain
High 66°
Low 60°
Chance of precipitation:
94%
Mon, Oct 12
Monday
Sunny
High 79°
Low 63°
Chance of precipitation:
12%
Tue, Oct 13
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
High 67°
Low 48°
Chance of precipitation:
86%
Wed, Oct 14
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 52°
Low 44°
Chance of precipitation:
37%
Thu, Oct 15
Thursday
Sunny
High 62°
Low 43°
Chance of precipitation:
8%
Fri, Oct 16
Friday
Overcast
High 66°
Low 55°
Chance of precipitation:
21%
Sat, Oct 17
Saturday
Mist
High 62°
Low 50°
Chance of precipitation:
90%
Sun, Oct 18
Sunday
Sunny
High 57°
Low 45°
Chance of precipitation:
17%
Mon, Oct 19
Monday
Sunny
High 60°
Low 42°
Chance of precipitation:
2%
Tue, Oct 20
Tuesday
Sunny
High 63°
Low 44°
Chance of precipitation:
4%
About the weather in Washington
Washington has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 28°. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 132 days.
Washington climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
What is the hottest month in Washington?
July, averaging 88°F (31°C) by day and 70°F (21°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 101°F (38°C).
When does it rain most in Washington?
July, at 6.9 inches (176 mm) over about 14 days. November is the driest month, at 3.3 inches (83 mm).
How cold does Washington get in winter?
January nights average 28°F (-2°C). Frost and occasional ice are part of the season.
Is there snow in Washington?
Yes - about 7 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated January through March.
What is the best time to visit Washington?
September to November and April is the sweet spot for Washington - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 68°F (20°C) in the afternoon and around 10 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in September.
What should I wear in Washington?
It depends on the month: July runs to 88°F (31°C) while January holds at 44°F (6°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
When is Washington at its coldest?
January, with highs of 44°F (6°C) and lows near 28°F (-2°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -7°F (-21°C).