Washington DC in April
Cherry blossom peak
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is a reasonable month in Washington DC — with trade-offs.
April often brings peak cherry blossom season and the festival parade.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 9–20°C
- Mild and fresh, with showers.
- Crowds
- High
- Very busy around peak bloom.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Peak spring rates.
+Blossoms and festival events.
–The busiest weeks of spring.
My tip for April
Go to the Tidal Basin at sunrise for space and soft light.
- Cherry blossoms
- Events
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Washington DC, 3rd for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Washington DC in April
- Cherry blossom crowds
- The Tidal Basin is packed at peak bloom. Go at sunrise and book hotels early.
Late March–mid-April
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Weather
Weather in Washington DC in April
In April Washington DC averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F), with about 82 mm of rain or snow over 11 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 7°C); the wettest month is July.
- Average high
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Average low
- 9°C
- 48°F
- Precipitation
- 82 mm
- Wet days
- 11
Climate data: NOAA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Washington DC in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Washington DC?
- April is a reasonable month in Washington DC — with trade-offs. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Washington DC overall (3 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Blossoms and festival events. The main downside: The busiest weeks of spring.
- What is the weather like in Washington DC in April?
- Average highs are around 20°C and lows around 9°C. Expect about 82 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Mild and fresh, with showers. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 7°C).
- Is Washington DC crowded in April?
- Crowds are high. Very busy around peak bloom. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Washington DC in April?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Peak spring rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Washington DC?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (April ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Ready to book April in Washington DC?
Blossoms and festival events.
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