What to wear in Washington DC?
What to wear in Washington DC? This page provides information about appropriate clothes in Washington DC when you travel.
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Weather and appropriate clothes in Washington DC
Washington DC is the capital of the United States and many people visit for sightseeing. There are four seasons in Washington DC, the weather and appropriate clothes of each season are shown below.
Summer (June, July and August)
Summer is hot and humid in Washington DC, so keep your clothes choices light and airy.
There are also the occasional thunderstorms, make sure to bring a light raincoat and umbrella.
Fall (September, October and November)
Fall is a welcomed season, temperatures are mild so you can enjoy a stroll through historic landmarks and parks.
A long-sleeved shirt, a sweater and a jacket are necessary during this season.
But, in November, you will need winter clothes as temperatures start to drop down.
Winter (December, January and February)
Winter is cold, temperatures generally range from 30 to 40s °F.
A coat or down jacket is appropriate, gloves and a warm hat are great for very cold days.
Spring (March, April and May)
Spring is a good season with cherry blossoms blooming, festivals and events are held throughout the city.
As with the fall, temperatures are mild.
Appropriate clothes of the spring season are mostly similar to the fall.
See 5 Day Clothes Forecast or Monthly Clothes Forecast, and you can check the more detailed information on appropriate clothes.
Famous tourist attractions in Washington DC
- United States Capitol
- Lincoln Memorial
- The White House
- Smithsonian Institution
5 Day Clothes Forecast
5 day clothes forecast and weather forecast in Washington DC are as follows, and these are updated daily.
Washington, D. C. - Feb 17(Sunday)
During the day
A down jacket, gloves, warm hat and scarf. It is cold, so keep warm enough.
At night
Same as daytime.
Weather Forecast
Morning :
---
Afternoon :

light rain
Night :

light rain
Washington, D. C. - Feb 18(Monday)
During the day
It is cold enough to wear a coat, you will need winter clothes.
At night
A down jacket, gloves, warm hat and scarf. It is cold, so keep warm enough.
Weather Forecast
Morning :

overcast clouds
Afternoon :

scattered clouds
Night :

scattered clouds
Washington, D. C. - Feb 19(Tuesday)
During the day
A down jacket, gloves or mittens, warm hat and scarf. It is cold, so keep warm enough.
At night
Clothes are the same as daytime.
But colder than daytime, you should not go out for a long time.
Weather Forecast
Morning :

scattered clouds
Afternoon :

broken clouds
Night :

broken clouds
Washington, D. C. - Feb 20(Wednesday)
During the day
A down jacket, gloves, warm hat and scarf. It is cold, so keep warm enough.
At night
Same as daytime.
Weather Forecast
Morning :

snow
Afternoon :

light rain
Night :

moderate rain
Washington, D. C. - Feb 21(Thursday)
During the day
It is cold enough to wear a coat, you will need winter clothes.
At night
Same as daytime.
Weather Forecast
Morning :

moderate rain
Afternoon :

light rain
Night :

overcast clouds
5 Day Clothes Forecast is described about appropriate clothes according to temperature of weather forecast for each day. Referring to forecast, we will not take any responsibility for any trouble.
Monthly Clothes Forecast
Monthly clothes forecast in Washington DC is as follows.
month | Clothes Forecast |
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Jan Feb Mar | A coat or down jacket, gloves, a warm hat and scarf. Come March, sometimes a jacket will be comfortable. |
Apr | A long-sleeved shirt, and a cardigan or sweater will be comfortable. Sometimes light winter clothes are necessary. |
May | Sometimes a T-shirt, short-sleeved shirt. But sometimes a long-sleeved shirt, light cardigan, sweater are necessary. |
Jun | A T-shirt, tank top or short-sleeved shirt. Sometimes a long-sleeved shirt is necessary. |
Jul Aug | A T-shirt or tank top. And shorts or jeans. |
Sep | A T-shirt, tank top or short-sleeved shirt. Sometimes a long-sleeved shirt is necessary. |
Oct | A long-sleeved shirt, and a cardigan or sweater. But sometimes a short-sleeved shirt, sometimes light winter clothes are necessary. |
Nov Dec | It is cold enough to wear a coat, you will need winter clothes. Sometimes you will need gloves and a warm hat. In November, sometimes a jacket will be comfortable. |
Please as a reference only, because the temperature varies depending on the day.
Monthly average temperature in Washington DC
Low : Average low temperature, High : Average high temperature
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