What to wear in Washington DC?

What to wear in Washington DC? This page provides information on appropriate clothes when you travel to Washington DC.

Washington DC is the capital of the United States and many people visit for sightseeing. There are four distinct seasons in Washington DC. The weather gets hot and humid during the summer seasons with temperatures reaching up to 85+ Fahrenheit, the winter season can reach 30 Fahrenheit with temperature dropping below freezing. Spring and fall weather is pleasant.

We will provide you the information on appropriate clothes for the next 5 days and appropriate clothes for each season (and each month) in this city.

5 Day Clothes Forecast
Clothes for Each Season

5 Day Clothes Forecast

5 day clothes forecast and weather forecast for Washington DC are as follows. These are updated daily.

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03(Sun)
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05(Tue)
06(Wed)

Washington D.C. - Dec 02(Saturday)

During the day

A jacket or light coat will be comfortable.

At night

Same as daytime.

Weather Forecast

Morning :

overcast clouds

Afternoon :

overcast clouds

Night :

overcast clouds

Washington D.C. - Dec 03(Sunday)

During the day

A light jacket or sweater will be comfortable.

At night

A jacket or coat, you will need light winter clothes.
If you are sensitive to cold, keep yourself warm.

Weather Forecast

Morning :

light rain

Afternoon :

overcast clouds

Night :

overcast clouds

Washington D.C. - Dec 04(Monday)

During the day

A jacket or light coat will be comfortable.

At night

It is cold enough to wear a coat, you will need winter clothes.

Weather Forecast

Morning :

broken clouds

Afternoon :

overcast clouds

Night :

overcast clouds

Washington D.C. - Dec 05(Tuesday)

During the day

It is cold enough to wear a coat, you will need winter clothes.

At night

Colder than daytime. A winter coat, gloves, warm hat and scarf are needed.

Weather Forecast

Morning :

overcast clouds

Afternoon :

overcast clouds

Night :

overcast clouds

Washington D.C. - Dec 06(Wednesday)

During the day

A winter coat, gloves, warm hat and scarf. It is cold, so keep warm enough.

At night

Colder than daytime, a down jacket is preferable to a coat.

Weather Forecast

Morning :

overcast clouds

Afternoon :

overcast clouds

Night :

few clouds

5 Day Clothes Forecast describes the appropriate clothes according to the weather forecast temperature.

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Clothes for Each Season

This section provides information on appropriate clothes for each season and appropriate clothes for each month (Monthly Clothes Forecast). Monthly Clothes Forecast describes the appropriate clothes according to average high/low temperature for each month.

Appropriate Clothes in Washington DC

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.

Monthly Clothes Forecast

The following are the recommended clothes for daytime and nighttime based on the average high/low temperatures for each month.

Jan - Mar
Apr - Jun
Jul - Sep
Oct - Dec

Monthly Clothes Forecast in Washington DC

month	Clothes Forecast
Jan	Daytime: A coat, gloves and a warm hat. Nighttime: A down jacket, gloves, warm hat and so on.
Feb	Daytime: A jacket or coat. Gloves and warm hat may be necessary. Nighttime: A down jacket, gloves, warm hat and so on.
Mar	Daytime: A light jacket, sweater, or light winter clothes (jacket or coat). Nighttime: A coat or down jacket, gloves, a warm hat and so on.
Apr	Daytime: A long-sleeved shirt, light jacket or sweater, but sometimes a short-sleeved shirt is good. Nighttime: A jacket or coat. Gloves and warm hat may be necessary.
May	Daytime: A T-shirt, tank top or short-sleeved shirt. Nighttime: A light jacket, sweater, or light winter clothes (jacket or coat).
Jun	Daytime: A T-shirt or tank top, and shorts or jeans. Nighttime: A long-sleeved shirt, light jacket or sweater, but sometimes a short-sleeved shirt is good.
Jul	Daytime: A T-shirt or tank top, and shorts or jeans. Nighttime: A short-sleeved shirt, sometimes a long-sleeved shirt.
Aug	Daytime: A T-shirt or tank top, and shorts or jeans. Nighttime: A short-sleeved shirt, sometimes a long-sleeved shirt.
Sep	Daytime: A T-shirt, tank top or short-sleeved shirt. Nighttime: A long-sleeved shirt, light jacket or sweater, but sometimes a short-sleeved shirt is good.
Oct	Daytime: A long-sleeved shirt, light jacket or sweater, but sometimes a short-sleeved shirt is good. Nighttime: A light jacket, sweater, or light winter clothes (jacket or coat).
Nov	Daytime: A light jacket, sweater, or light winter clothes (jacket or coat). Nighttime: A jacket or coat. Gloves and warm hat may be necessary.
Dec	Daytime: A jacket or coat. Gloves and warm hat may be necessary. Nighttime: A coat or down jacket, gloves, a warm hat and so on.