Washington DC in February
Quiet winter city
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a reasonable month in Washington DC — with trade-offs.
February is quiet and cheap, a good month for museums and theater.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 0–9°C
- Cold, with some mild spells.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $
- Low rates.
+Good value and calm.
–Cold and gray.
My tip for February
Book a Kennedy Center show on a weekday.
- Museums
- Theater
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Washington DC, 9th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Weather
Weather in Washington DC in February
In February Washington DC averages a high of 9°C (48°F) and a low of 0°C (32°F), with about 67 mm of rain or snow over 9 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
- 9°C
- 48°F
- Average low
- 0°C
- 32°F
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: NOAA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Washington DC in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Washington DC?
- February is a reasonable month in Washington DC — with trade-offs. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Washington DC overall (9 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Good value and calm. The main downside: Cold and gray.
- What is the weather like in Washington DC in February?
- Average highs are around 9°C and lows around 0°C. Expect about 67 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Cold, with some mild spells. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 7°C).
- Is Washington DC crowded in February?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Washington DC in February?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 ($). Low 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 (February ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Ready to book February in Washington DC?
Good value and calm.
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