Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Washingtonis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 54.3%
Overall score 22.0%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. October
Score 54.3%
2. July
Score 43.3%
3. June
Score 42.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 22.0%
2. December
Score 23.0%
3. January
Score 24.0%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 65.0%
2. June
Score 57.0%
3. August
Score 57.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 18.0%
2. February
Score 18.0%
3. December
Score 19.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. October
Score 81.0%
2. April
Score 62.0%
3. May
Score 45.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. August
Score 12.0%
2. February
Score 13.0%
3. July
Score 13.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. June
Score 54.0%
2. July
Score 52.0%
3. August
Score 51.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 35.0%
2. March
Score 35.0%
3. December
Score 35.0%