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Washington, DC in June
The year's rain peaks now, with about 4.6 in (118 mm) falling in Washington, DC, alongside highs near 83°F (28°C) and lows of 65°F (18°C).
It scores 75/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 83°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 65°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (118 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What June feels like
Days are warm, averaging 83°F (28°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 65°F (18°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.6 in (118 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around June
June is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and September & October).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 43 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 81/100 in May to 75/100.
- June sits inside the Mar – Jun window our Capital Cities Corridor route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 83°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Washington, DC in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Lincoln Memorial
Daniel Chester French's seated Lincoln, facing the Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument.
National Gallery of Art
Free galleries including the only Leonardo da Vinci painting in the Americas.
Round Robin Bar
Circular bar in the Willard hotel where the mint julep came to Washington.
Ben's Chili Bowl
U Street landmark since 1958, known for the chili half-smoke.
Why now June scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Union Market
Food hall in a market building with local vendors, oysters and Korean, Indian and Latin stalls.
Nearby in June
- Baltimore in June~35 mi · highs 82°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lancaster in June~87 mi · highs 81°F, 4.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Kennett Square in June~96 mi · highs 81°F, 4.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Richmond in June~97 mi · highs 87°F, 4.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Georgetown and National Mall & Downtown.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Washington, DC in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Washington, DC?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 75/100 against a best of 85 in April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 83°F (28°C) and 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. June is inside the Mar – Jun window our Capital Cities Corridor route recommends.
How hot is Washington, DC in June?
Average highs are 83°F (28°C) and average lows 65°F (18°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Washington, DC in June?
Some: about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.4 in (1152 mm).
What should I pack for Washington, DC in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 83°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Washington, DC
Routes in season in June
- Capital Cities Corridor Mar – Jun
Planning Washington, DC in June?
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