7-day weather forecast for Washington
7-day weather forecast for Washington: 12°C, Overcast, Humidity 58%, Wind 25 km/h.
Washington sits at 38.9° north latitude, in the temperate zone, 25 m above sea level, in the America/New_York time zone. Over the week ahead highs range from 15° to 21° and lows from 4° to 11°, averaging 13°.
Forecast rainfall totals 3 mm, and 1 of the seven days carry a chance above 50%. Today the sun rises at 07:19 and sets at 18:26: 11:07 of daylight.
| Conditions | high | low | rain | Wind | UV index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Heavy drizzle | 17° | 6° | 71% | 25 km/h | 4 |
| Tomorrow | Clear sky | 15° | 4° | 0% | 14 km/h | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Overcast | 19° | 5° | 1% | 16 km/h | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Overcast | 21° | 11° | 2% | 17 km/h | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Clear sky | 19° | 10° | 6% | 13 km/h | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Clear sky | 19° | 9° | 7% | 12 km/h | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Clear sky | 18° | 10° | 9% | 16 km/h | 4 |
Weather data by Open-Meteo (ECMWF, GFS, ICON models and national weather services). Updated every 15 minutes.
Weather in Washington month by month
The table gathers the 2016-2025 climate normals for Washington: average highs and lows, total rainfall and number of rainy days for each month of the year.
Washington has an annual mean temperature of 14.3°. The warmest month is July, when highs sit around 31.3°; the coldest is January, with average lows of -2.2°. The 33.5° gap between those two ends of the calendar is the measure of how much the year swings here.
Rainfall totals about 1,389 mm a year, spread over roughly 133 rainy days. The wettest month is July, averaging 188.7 mm across 15 days; the driest is January, with 82.2 mm.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.1° | -2.2° | 82.2 mm | 9 |
| February | 9.5° | 0° | 87.7 mm | 10 |
| March | 13.7° | 2.9° | 90.9 mm | 10 |
| April | 19.1° | 7.9° | 95.8 mm | 11 |
| May | 23.3° | 13.2° | 150.1 mm | 14 |
| June | 28.9° | 18.2° | 128.1 mm | 13 |
| July | 31.3° | 21.5° | 188.7 mm | 15 |
| August | 29.4° | 20.3° | 158.8 mm | 14 |
| September | 26.2° | 17.2° | 132.3 mm | 11 |
| October | 20.4° | 11° | 93.1 mm | 9 |
| November | 13.4° | 4.2° | 82.5 mm | 8 |
| December | 8.4° | 0.1° | 99 mm | 9 |
When to visit Washington
For travellers who plan around the weather, April and October tend to be the most comfortable stretch: average highs between 19.1° and 20.4° and rainfall below the yearly average.
What to expect each month
- In January, highs sit near 6.1° and lows near -2.2°, with about 82.2 mm of rain over 9 days.
- In February, highs sit near 9.5° and lows near 0°, with about 87.7 mm of rain over 10 days.
- In March, highs sit near 13.7° and lows near 2.9°, with about 90.9 mm of rain over 10 days.
- In April, highs sit near 19.1° and lows near 7.9°, with about 95.8 mm of rain over 11 days.
- In May, highs sit near 23.3° and lows near 13.2°, with about 150.1 mm of rain over 14 days.
- In June, highs sit near 28.9° and lows near 18.2°, with about 128.1 mm of rain over 13 days.
- In July, highs sit near 31.3° and lows near 21.5°, with about 188.7 mm of rain over 15 days.
- In August, highs sit near 29.4° and lows near 20.3°, with about 158.8 mm of rain over 14 days.
- In September, highs sit near 26.2° and lows near 17.2°, with about 132.3 mm of rain over 11 days.
- In October, highs sit near 20.4° and lows near 11°, with about 93.1 mm of rain over 9 days.
- In November, highs sit near 13.4° and lows near 4.2°, with about 82.5 mm of rain over 8 days.
- In December, highs sit near 8.4° and lows near 0.1°, with about 99 mm of rain over 9 days.
Recorded extremes
Across 2016-2025, the thermometer reached 39.7° at the top of the series and fell to -15.8° at the bottom. These are observed values, not averages: they show what the city has actually faced.
Normals computed from the ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus/ECMWF), 2016-2025 series.
FAQ
What is the temperature in Washington right now?
It is 12°C in Washington right now, with overcast. It feels like 7°C.
Will it rain in Washington today?
The peak chance of rain today is 71%, with about 2.9 mm expected.
What will the weather be tomorrow in Washington?
Tomorrow the high is 15° and the low 4°, with clear sky.
Where does the data come from and how often is it updated?
Data comes from the ECMWF, GFS and ICON models and national weather services via Open-Meteo, updated every 15 minutes.
What is the warmest month in Washington?
The warmest month is July, with average highs of 31.3° and lows of 21.5°.
Does it rain a lot in Washington?
The city gets about 1,389 mm a year over 133 rainy days. The wettest month is July, with 188.7 mm.
When is the best time to visit Washington?
On weather grounds, April and October combine the most agreeable temperatures with below-average rainfall.