Washington weather
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NWS, American, European side by side around Washington and nearby towns.Live rain radar →Next 14 hours
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where the models agree, and where they splitWashington, DC. Below we compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Washington right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Washington's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.
Washington weather by month
what to expect in Washington through the yearHere is Washington's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Washington by season.
What Washington's weather is like through the year
Washington runs from warm summers, with July highs near 89°F, to cold winters, when January lows sit around 32°F (a swing of about 57°F across the year). July is usually the wettest month, and Washington sees roughly 47 inches of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Washington
The most comfortable time to visit Washington is usually April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
Which forecast is most accurate in Washington?
CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.
Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Washington, scoring 92/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 67. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.
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The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.