When to go · Washington
Washington in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), hurricane season peak Sep–Oct.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 21°C70°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Washington
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), hurricane season peak Sep–Oct.
Weather in August
- WashingtonHighs around 32 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 70 °F, rain on about 10 days
- Northeast, United States · New York, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Mainehot
Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 30 °C+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 86 °F+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast