Month guide · Washington, D.C. · United States
Washington, D.C. in June
What June is really like in Washington, D.C.: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ben Schumin, CC BY-SA 2.5
Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 14.9 hours of daylight. Hot and increasingly humid, with afternoon storms; sightseeing is best in the morning and evening.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 14.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Washington, D.C.: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with May (24°C (75°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:42
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:35
- Daylight
- About 14.9 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms, but full of free events such as the Folklife Festival and Fourth of July fireworks; August hotel rates are often lower.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Capital Pride (usually June)
- Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the Mall (usually late June to early July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Gallery · National Mall
National Gallery of Art
The free National Gallery's neoclassical West Building holds Leonardo da Vinci's Ginevra de' Benci, the only painting by Leonardo in the Americas, plus Vermeer, Rembrandt and a superb French Impressionist collection.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Couples
Museum · National Mall
National Museum of American History
The Star-Spangled Banner is in a dimly lit chamber at the centre of the second floor; start there, then pick one wing.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Kids
- Rainy day
Museum · National Mall
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The museum's permanent exhibition tells the history of the Holocaust over three floors, through personal artefacts, film and testimony, starting with an identification card of a real person whose fate you follow.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Rainy day
Museum · Chantilly, Virginia
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
It is easiest by car or ride-hailing; combine it with a flight in or out of Dulles to save a separate trip.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Rainy day
- History
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 19°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Washington, D.C.?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Washington, D.C. in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Washington, D.C.?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and increasingly humid, with afternoon storms; sightseeing is best in the morning and evening.
+How warm is Washington, D.C. in June?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Washington, D.C. in June?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.