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When to go · Potomac

Potomac, month by month

The best months for Potomac: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.6 °C / -4 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
  2. FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).8 °C / -3 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  3. MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.13 °C / 1 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  4. AprilGreatInside Potomac's best window: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct.19 °C / 7 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayGreatInside Potomac's best window: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct.24 °C / 12 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneGreatInside Potomac's best window: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct.29 °C / 17 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
  7. JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul-Aug (heat and humidity).32 °C / 20 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  8. AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul-Aug (heat and humidity).31 °C / 19 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
  9. SeptemberGreatInside Potomac's best window: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct.27 °C / 15 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  10. OctoberGreatInside Potomac's best window: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct.20 °C / 8 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.14 °C / 3 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  12. DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.8 °C / -2 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday