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
Week ahead: from -2° to 7°. Rainy days expected: 11.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
February
Week ahead: from 0° to 9°. Rainy days expected: 10.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- A compact umbrella
- Waterproof shoes
March
Week ahead: from 3° to 13°. Rainy days expected: 10.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
April
Week ahead: from 8° to 19°. 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
Week ahead: from 14° to 24°. Rainy days expected: 14.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
June
Week ahead: from 18° to 29°. Rainy days expected: 13.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
July
Week ahead: from 21° to 31°. Rainy days expected: 15.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
August
Week ahead: from 21° to 30°. Rainy days expected: 14.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
September
Week ahead: from 17° to 27°. Rainy days expected: 12.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
October
Week ahead: from 11° to 21°. Rainy days expected: 9.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
November
Week ahead: from 5° to 14°. Rainy days expected: 8.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
December
Week ahead: from 1° to 10°. Rainy days expected: 10.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- A compact umbrella
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