When to go · Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. in June
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.
Is another month better than June?
June is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in June
- Washington, D.C.Highs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 10 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Washington, D.C., side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jun: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Mar: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Night low
Jun: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Mar: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 10
Mar: 10
Crowds
Jun: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Jun: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Mar: 2
June: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.
March: Inside Washington, D.C.'s best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
Washington, D.C.: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast