What to wear in Washington by month
Climate normals and clothing capsules for Washington, month by month.
These are 2015–2024 climate normals (Open-Meteo archive), not a forecast. For actual trip dates, use the 7-day packing page.
January
−2…+7 °C
Typical: −2…+7 °C. Rainy days expected: 11.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
February
0…+9 °C
Typical: 0…+9 °C. Rainy days expected: 10.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- A compact umbrella
- Waterproof shoes
March
+3…+13 °C
Typical: +3…+13 °C. Rainy days expected: 10.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
April
+8…+19 °C
Typical: +8…+19 °C. Rainy days expected: 11.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
May
+14…+24 °C
Typical: +14…+24 °C. Rainy days expected: 14.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
June
+18…+29 °C
Typical: +18…+29 °C. Rainy days expected: 13.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
July
+21…+31 °C
Typical: +21…+31 °C. Rainy days expected: 15.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
August
+21…+30 °C
Typical: +21…+30 °C. Rainy days expected: 14.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
September
+17…+27 °C
Typical: +17…+27 °C. Rainy days expected: 12.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
October
+11…+21 °C
Typical: +11…+21 °C. Rainy days expected: 9.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
November
+5…+14 °C
Typical: +5…+14 °C. Rainy days expected: 8.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
December
+1…+10 °C
Typical: +1…+10 °C. Rainy days expected: 10.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- A compact umbrella
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