What’s the climate like in Washington?
The current climate in Washington features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Washington in recent years was 42°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in December 2016.
On average, Washington gets 992 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 19 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Washington is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Washington to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Washington?
The best time to visit Washington for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Washington. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Washington
The climate table of Washington shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 65 | 97 | 55 | 87 | 117 | 84 | 88 | 116 | 59 | 92 | 69 | 63 |
| Snow (cm) | 7,3 | 7,3 | 2,7 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,6 |
| UV Index | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January
- Precipitation*: 992 mm per year, averaging 83 mm per month
- Snowfall: 19 cm per year
- Driest months: 55 mm in March, 59 mm in September and 63 mm in December
- Wettest months: 117 mm in May, 116 mm in August and 97 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Washington
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Washington, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Washington
This graph shows how much rainfall Washington, United States, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Washington
This graph shows how much snow Washington, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Washington
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Washington, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Washington
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Washington, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Washington
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Washington, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Washington
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Washington, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Washington by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Washington. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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