When to go · Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, Virginia, month by month
The best months for Arlington, Virginia: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.6 °C (43 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).8 °C (46 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Arlington, Virginia's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Arlington, Virginia's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.19 °C (66 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Arlington, Virginia's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 11 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 10 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity); early April cherry-blossom weekends for hotel prices.32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 11 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity); early April cherry-blossom weekends for hotel prices.31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Arlington, Virginia's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 8 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Arlington, Virginia's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Arlington, Virginia's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Arlington, Virginia, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Mar: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 10
Apr: 10
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 2
Apr: 1
March: Inside Arlington, Virginia's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
April: Inside Arlington, Virginia's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Arlington, Virginia: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.