When to go · Washington
Washington in June
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–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
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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 (Apr–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
- WashingtonHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 10 days
- Northeast, United States · New York, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Mainebest weather
Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 30 °C (86 °F)+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 86 °F (30 °C)+ 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: 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, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jun: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Apr: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Jun: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 10
Apr: 8 (better)
Crowds
Jun: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jun: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Apr: 1
June: Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.
April: Inside Washington's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Washington: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast