Washington D.C.

Washington enjoys a temperate continental climate. The dominant winds are from the west, which does not prevent the air from becoming very humid, due to the proximity of Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The level of precipitation is about the same all year round – between 70 and 105 millimetres per month. Still, there can be heavy down


Average Temperatures 

C   F

January -2 to 6   28 to 43
February 2 to 7   36 to 45
March 2 to 12   28 to 54
April 7 to 18   45 to 64
May 13 to 24   55 to 75
June 18 to 28   64 to 82
July 21 to 31   70 to 88
August 20 to 29   68 to 84
September 16 to 26   61 to 79
October 9 to 20   48 to 68
November 4 to 13   39 to 55
December -1 to 7   30 to 45 pours, especially when a storm is moving up the coast from the West Indies. 

The most pleasant seasons are spring and fall, when the temperatures are mild and the city is decked out in blossoming flowers or colourful leaves. Washington summers are so hot and humid that many residents flee to the mountains or the shore. The midday heat can be truly stifling. On the other hand, the nights are balmy. From December to February, it gets cold enough for snow to pile up on occasion. It is even possible to go skiing in the Appalachians.

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