When to go · Washington
Washington in May
Great month. Inside Washington's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 27°C81°F / 15°C59°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Inside Washington's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Weather in May
- WashingtonHighs around 27 °C, lows around 15 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 81 °F, lows around 59 °F, rain on about 9 days
- Northeast, United States · New York, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Mainebest weather
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.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Memorial Day big impact
Last Monday of May · United States
Start of summer; roads and beaches full.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.